“It was like a war scene,” says local resident after attack in Kwara border town.
Members of a new terrorist group, Mahmuda, are reportedly planning a covert escape from Nigeria into the Benin Republic via border communities in Kwara State, following intensified military pressure in the country’s northwest.
An exclusive audio recording obtained by SaharaReporters Thursday morning revealed a growing security threat in Baruteen Local Government Area of Kwara State.
A security source familiar with the situation raised an alarm, urging immediate government intervention.
“Intelligence reaching me indicates that the Mahmuda terrorist group, due to the actions they perceive are about to be taken against them, are planning to flee into the Benin Republic,” the source said.
A resident recounted: “First, we thought they were here for security patrol, but within minutes, they opened fire on innocent people. It was like a war scene.”
The Turaki of Ilesha Baruba confirmed the attack and condemned the violence: “This is not just an attack on individuals. It’s a message to us all that we are not safe.”