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Kwara Police Strike Hard on Crime, Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Murder Suspects, Recover Human Body Parts

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Kwara Police Strike Hard on Crime, Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Murder Suspects, Recover Human Body Parts

The Kwara State Police Command has recorded a series of arrests and investigative breakthroughs involving suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, motorcycle thieves and other alleged offenders, while intensifying efforts to tackle violent crime across the state. The State Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi disclosed the developments on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, while briefing journalists on 12…

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Two AK-47s, 42 Rounds Seized in Ilorin as Police Trace Gun-Running Trail

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Two AK-47s, 42 Rounds Seized in Ilorin as Police Trace Gun-Running Trail

Police in Kwara State have seized two AK-47 rifles, three magazines and 42 rounds of live ammunition from a commercial vehicle in Ilorin, with investigators now pursuing what the Command says may be a wider gun-running network extending beyond the state. The weapons were recovered during a stop-and-search operation along the Alapa–Okolowo axis of Ilorin,…

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Oyun Bridge Incident: Kwara Police Dismiss Shooting Claims

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Oyun Bridge Incident: Kwara Police Dismiss Shooting Claims

The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that a motorcyclist was shot by police officers during an incident at Oyun Bridge in Ilorin. The Command, in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, said the viral video being shared online does not accurately represent what happened during the…

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Kwara Police Launch Operation VELVET to Crack Down on Traffic Violations

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Kwara Police Launch Operation VELVET to Crack Down on Traffic Violations

The Kwara State Police Command has commenced a statewide traffic enforcement operation aimed at ensuring strict compliance with road safety regulations and protecting the lives and property of motorists and other road users. The initiative, tagged Operation VELVET, began on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ojo Adekimi,…

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Kwara Police Foil AK-47 Procurement Deal, Arrest Suspected Kidnap Gang Member

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Kwara Police Foil AK-47 Procurement Deal, Arrest Suspected Kidnap Gang Member

The Kwara State Police Command has disrupted an alleged attempt to procure an AK-47 rifle in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state, arresting a suspect identified as Sanda Aliyu before the firearm could be delivered. The Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, August 13, 2026, by its Public Relations Officer, SP…

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Kwara Police Order Immediate Statewide Traffic Law Enforcement

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Kwara Police Order Immediate Statewide Traffic Law Enforcement

The Kwara State Police Command has ordered the immediate and strict enforcement of existing traffic laws and regulations across the state, following a directive from the Inspector-General of Police. The directive was issued by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ojo Adekimi, amid concerns over what the Command described as increasing disregard for traffic regulations and…

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Kwara Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnap Collaborators, Intensify Hunt for Criminal Network

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Kwara Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnap Collaborators, Intensify Hunt for Criminal Network

The Kwara State Police Command says it has arrested two suspects allegedly linked to the kidnapping of three persons in Ifelodun Local Government Area, describing the development as part of its sustained offensive against kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer,…

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Kwara Police Debunk Bandit Scare in Oke-Oyi, Launch Probe into False Alarm

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Kwara Police Debunk Bandit Scare in Oke-Oyi, Launch Probe into False Alarm

The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed reports of a bandit invasion in Oke-Oyi, describing the claims as false and misleading, while warning that those responsible for spreading the alarm will face prosecution. The clarification followed widespread panic in Oke-Oyi and surrounding communities after rumours emerged that suspected bandits had invaded Government Girls Secondary School…

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Police Debunk Viral Attack Claim on Summit University, Assure Residents of Safety in Offa

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Police Debunk Viral Attack Claim on Summit University, Assure Residents of Safety in Offa

The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral social media message alleging that bandits attacked Summit University in Offa, killing and abducting students and lecturers. In an official press release issued on March 31, 2026, the Command described the report as “entirely false, baseless, and deliberately fabricated,” stressing that no such incident…

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Police Week 2026: Kwara Police Command Launches Sanitation and Medical Outreach in Ilorin

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Police Week 2026: Kwara Police Command Launches Sanitation and Medical Outreach in Ilorin

The Kwara State Police Command has officially commenced activities marking the 2026 National Police Week Celebration with a sanitation exercise and a medical outreach programme across Ilorin metropolis. The initiative underscores the Command’s commitment to promoting public health while strengthening police–community relations. The sanitation exercise was conducted at Yoruba Road Market Phase I, Ilorin, where…

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