An operation of combined security forces in Kwara on Monday night launched an onslaught on camps of bandits and kidnappers in the Ifelodun local government area of the state.
In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the state governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, the onslaught resulted in multiple casualties on the side of the criminals.
“No specific is known yet about any casualties on the side of the government forces,” the statement said.
It is recalled that suspected bandits had on Sunday morning killed 12 residents of Oke Ode community, including a community leader.
The statement reads: “Combined security forces took the battle to the criminals’ hideouts around Baba Sango on Monday night, resulting in multiple casualties on the side of the roughnecks.
“The multiagency operation comes a day after the unfortunate incident at Oke Ode on Sunday.
“The Monday night engagement is happening along the Kogi border with Kwara, according to military sources.
“Earlier today, 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 information is known yet about any casualties on the side of the government forces”.
