Bandits attack Kwara police station, Emir’s palace, abduct 10 residents

The Kwara State Police Command confirmed that suspected bandits attacked the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters and the Emir of Yashikira’s palace in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire‑Adeyemi, on 25 May 2026.

According to the statement, the attackers launched a coordinated assault at about 2:00 am, setting part of the Emir’s palace on fire and abducting 10 people during the operation.

The police said that officers on duty successfully repelled the attack on the divisional headquarters.

The statement added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Ojo Adekimi, ordered a full‑scale security operation involving police, forest guards and vigilantes to rescue the victims and track down the perpetrators.

“These criminals have declared war against peace‑loving citizens, and we are fully prepared to hunt them down relentlessly,” the CP said.