A deadly bandit raid in Kokodo village, Edu Local Government Area, has claimed the lives of four people and left two others kidnapped.

The attack occurred late Thursday night, around 11:40 p.m., targeting a group of local hunters who tried to fend off the assailants.

According to a resident who spoke with NupekoTv, three hunters were killed on the spot during the clash, while a fourth victim, who sustained severe gunshot wounds, died Thursday morning while receiving treatment.

The attackers also abducted two community members before fleeing the scene. The identities of the deceased and the kidnapped individuals have not yet been disclosed.

This incident adds to a growing pattern of violent attacks in Kwara North, where communities continue to live under the threat of banditry.

Residents of Kokodo have expressed deep concern over their safety and are urging authorities to establish a stronger and more permanent security presence to prevent further tragedies.

Meanwhile, on September 2, 2025, SaharaReporters reported that the Emir of Lafiagi, Alhaji Muhammad Kudu Kawu, had issued threats against journalists and media practitioners over constant reports exposing the rising insecurity in Kwara North communities.

A source within the emirate, who spoke to SaharaReporters on condition of anonymity, revealed that the monarch summoned journalists to his palace on Sunday, where he warned them against further reporting incidents of terrorism and bandit attacks in the area.

“On Sunday, the Emir of Lafiagi summoned all the journalists and media practitioners to his palace and warned them not to report insecurity issues in our land again,” the source disclosed.

According to the source, the Emir claimed that he was acting on the orders of the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

The intimidation comes amid growing concerns over repeated attacks by bandits in Lafiagi, Patigi, and other parts of Kwara North, where residents have been kidnapped, killed, or forced to pay ransom to terrorists operating freely.

“You know that the Kwara State Government has once threatened The Informant247 not to report insecurity issues in Kwara North,” the source further said.

“The governor said SaharaReporters, Nupeko TV, and The Informant247 are exposing the government of Kwara State because their reports on insecurity in Lafiagi and Patigi have been embarrassing Governor AbdulRahman.”

Already, journalists covering the area are said to be operating under fear of arrest and harassment.

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