DSS issues security alert in Kwara, warns of another possible terror attack

‎The Department of State Service (DSS) Kwara State command has issued a security alert to the Kwara State Police Command over a possible attack on the Gbabe community in Baruten Local Government Area.

‎The alert comes days after the deadly attack on the Woro community in Kaiama LGA, which left more than a hundred residents dead.

‎A copy of the letter, signed by the State Director of DSS in Kwara, J.S. Adams, and dated February 5, 2026, was addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command Headquarters, Ilorin, amid rising insecurity across the Kwara North axis.

‎The letter, referenced S.122/1/1897 and titled Threat of Attack on Gbabe, Baruten LGA, warned of the movement and build-up of armed men suspected to be Mamuda elements around Kiyoru Settlement in Gwanara District.

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‎“Report indicates possible threat of attack by armed group, on Gbabe Community, Gwanara District, Baruten Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State. This stemmed from the build-up of armed men suspected to be Mamuda elements around Kiyoru Settlement in Gwanara District.

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‎“Report indicates possible threat of attack by armed group, on Gbabe Community, Gwanara District, Baruten Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State. This stemmed from the build-up of armed men suspected to be Mamuda elements around Kiyoru Settlement, even as the villagers have expressed hostility towards the elements,” the letter read.

‎It further highlighted the history of violent activities by armed groups operating around Kainji Lake National Park and stressed the need for heightened vigilance in communities within the corridor.

‎“In view of the antecedents of armed groups around Kainji Lake National Park, there is a need to emplace necessary security measures to forestall any untoward development,” the DSS added.

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‎The letter urged the police to treat the intelligence with urgency and take appropriate measures to prevent a breakdown of law and order.

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‎“Respectfully forwarded for your attention and necessary action, please,” it concluded.

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‎In the past few months, insecurity in different parts of the country has increased despite the declaration of a state of emergency on security by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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