Terrorists attacked the hometown of Kwara State’s Deputy Governor, Kayode Alabi, killing two people and injuring the local security chief, widely known as Olu-Òde, in the Oro-Ago community of Ifelodun Local Government Area.
The assault, which took place on Wednesday evening, has sparked outrage among residents. Many are now urging the deputy governor to take immediate action to safeguard his community, describing the incident as a full-scale invasion.
Bellnews gathered that the heavily armed assailants stormed the community in large numbers, shooting sporadically and attempting to overrun a nearby police station before unleashing terror on residents.
Eyewitnesses said the attackers moved from house to house, breaking doors and instilling fear across the community.
Disturbing images and video obtained by Bellnews show two victims lying motionless in pools of blood. The local security chief, known as Olu-Òde, sustained a gunshot wound to the arm while attempting to defend the community.
Residents, now living in fear, said the attack could have claimed more lives if not for divine intervention.
“We are calling on all Oro-Ago indigenes, both at home and abroad, war has started in Oro-Ago. It was only God that saved me; I would have been a victim,” one distressed resident said.
“The terrorists have killed people in Oro-Ago. We are begging the government to please bring soldiers. This situation is not a small thing. They have broken all our doors; they are entering houses one by one.”
The residents also directly appealed to Deputy Governor Alabi, accusing him of inaction despite the escalating crisis in his hometown.
“We call on the deputy governor not to sleep. Your fatherland and hometown have been destroyed, and you are sitting in the state capital. Help us,” the resident added.
In a desperate plea, some residents even called for the intervention of Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, urging him to come to their rescue amid what they described as abandonment by authorities.
“Help us call on Sunday Igboho to come and rescue us,” the resident said.
The attack has reportedly led to the displacement of residents across several neighbouring communities, with many fleeing their homes for safety.
Communities said to have been deserted include Ahun, Oke-Oyan, Ago-Olomo, Ajegunle, Omugo and Oke-Daba, as fear of further attacks spreads across Ifelodun Local Government Area.
“Terrorists have forced many people to flee and many communities to be empty. Ahun, Oke-Oyan, Ago-Olomo, Ajegunle, Omuga and Oke-Daba have all been deserted. Please help us,” another resident lamented.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities in Kwara State have yet to issue an official statement regarding the attack, while efforts to reach security agencies for comments were unsuccessful.
Bellnews previously reported that security agencies in Kwara State were placed on high alert following intelligence indicating that suspected terrorists were planning coordinated attacks on three local government areas in the Kwara South Senatorial District.
The planned attacks are believed to target Ifelodun, Irepodun, and Isin local government areas of the state, with the suspected terrorists reportedly preparing to strike simultaneously on March 23 and March 28, 2026.
The alert was contained in a statement issued last Saturday by Elder Oyin-Zubair, who urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious activities in their communities.
According to the statement, relevant authorities including the Kwara State Police Command, the chairmen of Ifelodun, Irepodun and Isin local government areas, as well as other security agencies, have been formally notified about the looming threat.
The statement read: “In view of the speculative bandits attacks on March 23, 2026 and March 28th, authorities including Kwara State Police Command, Chairmen of Ifelodun, Irepodun, and Isin LGAs, and other security agencies have been notified and are taking necessary precautions to protect citizens.
“We urge everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
“Your safety is our priority. Let’s work together to keep our communities safe. Stay safe, stay alert.”