Security forces, on Sunday, repelled bandits attack on Share community, headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state, news reports.
The attack was reportedly repelled after about one hour’s exchange of gunfire between security forces and the armed bandits.
Share community came under attack Sunday evening when armed bandits reportedly invaded the town, sparking panic among residents.
Local security sources confirmed that the attackers engaged combined security forces in a fierce exchange of gunfire that lasted for about one hour.
The coordinated response is said to have successfully repelled the assailants.
No official confirmed cases of abduction or fatalities were reported at the time of this report.
Authorities are said to be monitoring the situation closely, while residents remain on alert, according to a security source.