Kwara Police Triumphs: One Bandit Killed, AK-49 Seized in Hilltop Shootout

A bandit menace operating near Bode Saadu met a decisive end on Thursday, November 13, 2025, when operatives of the Kwara State Police Command, backed by local vigilantes, successfully neutralised one armed criminal during a fierce encounter. This operation, which unfolded in the rugged terrain of Adekanbi Village in the Moro Local Government Area, also saw the recovery of a significant cache of weaponry.

The Police Command spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, confirmed the successful operation in a statement issued in Ilorin on Friday. She disclosed that the security team was deployed rapidly to Adekanbi village after receiving actionable intelligence that armed bandits were occupying a fortified position atop a hill.

Upon arrival at the scene around 10:00 am, the security operatives were immediately met with hostile gunfire from the entrenched criminals. The police and vigilante members swiftly initiated a “superior counter-engagement,” leveraging their tactical advantage. This overwhelming response forced the criminal elements to abandon their fortified hill-top position and flee into the surrounding bush, many of them escaping with suspected gunshot injuries. A post-operation sweep of the abandoned stronghold led to the recovery of the neutralised suspect, along with a deadly AK-49 rifle and 32 rounds of live ammunition. The successful raid marks a significant blow to criminal networks operating in the region and underscores the Command’s resolve to secure Kwara’s rural flashpoints.

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