………..in Kwara
Biodun Esan, Ilorin
Combined security forces in Kwara State on Monday night launched a major attack on the hideout of bandits around Baba Sango, resulting in multiple casualties on the side of the criminal elements.
The multi agency operation comes a day after the unfortunate incident at Oke Ode on Sunday where about 11 people were killed by marauding herdsmen.
The Monday night engagement is happening along the Kogi border with Kwara, according to military sources.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Nigerian Air Force announced aerial hits on the criminals’ positions in the area, introducing a new layer of efforts to rout the criminals.
No specific is known yet about any casualties on the side of the government forces.
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