Nigeria police issue high alert for potential terrorist attack in Kwara and Kogi states

October 15, 2024

By Samuel Ogunsona

The Nigeria Police Force has raised an alarm over potential terrorist attacks in Kwara and Kogi states, particularly in the Omu-Aran area of Kwara State and the Yagba West axis of Kogi State.

This warning follows intelligence reports indicating a heightened risk of terrorist activity in these regions.

Law enforcement agencies in bordering areas, especially those in Osun State, have been instructed to exercise extreme caution and vigilance.

Police commanders and deputy police officers have directed officers to intensify patrol operations and implement preventive measures to thwart potential kidnappings.

A police wireless message report confirmed the high alert status, effective for the next 72 hours.

The Directorate of Operations from the Osun State Police Command signed the signal.

The signal reads, “TERRORISTS ATTACK X INTREP MINE INDICATES THAT TERRORISTS ARE ASSEMBLING TO LAUNCH ATTACK IN THE NEXT 72HRS ON OMU-ARAN KWARA STATE TO YAGBA WEST AXIS OF WESTERN KOGI STATE X ALL AREA COMMANDERS/DPOS IN OSUN STATE ARE TO BE AT RED ALERT X ESPECIALLY THOSE SHARING BOUNDARIES WITH KWARA AND KOGI STATES X YOU ALL ARE FURTHER DIRECTED TO PUT YOUR PATROL TEAMS AT ALERT AND ENSURE NO KIDNAPPING TAKES PLACE IN YOUR RESPECTIVE AOR X TREAT AS VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE X.”

The Nigeria Police Force is taking proactive measures to ensure public safety and prevent any potential attacks.

Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.