The Kwara State Police Command yesterday dismissed reports that some bandits fleeing Zamfara State have settled in the Bani community in the Baruten local government area of the state.
The police command’s clarification followed a Sunday report by a n online medium claiming that bandits from Zamfara State had relocated to Kwara State.
The police command, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Toun Ejire- Adeyemi debunked the report, describing it as false and misleading.
The statement reads:” The attention of the Kwara State Police Command has been drawn to a report alleging that armed bandits fleeing military offensives in Zamfara State have relocated to Bani town in Kwara State. The command wishes to categorically debunk this claim as false and misleading, with the intent of mischief makers to cause unnecessary panic among residents in the state.
“There is no intelligence or operational report to support the presence of armed bandits in Bani. The Kwara Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, remains vigilant and has intensified surveillance across the state to prevent any security breach.
“The police commissioner, CP Victor Olaiya, assures residents that Kwara remains safe and that the police are fully prepared to respond to security threats. He urges the public to disregard such unverified reports and avoid spreading misinformation.
“For credible security information, residents should contact the Kwara State Police Command through its official channels.
For emergencies, call the Kwara control room numbers: 07032069501 or 08125275046.”
