Many persons, including soldiers, have been reportedly killed by terrorists in a fresh attack on the Kemanji community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria.
The latest attack happened in the early hours of Monday.
The Punch reported that the attack was preceded by a threat letter reportedly sent to the community by the assailants.
Security operatives, including personnel of the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, were said to have swiftly responded and engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun duel that lasted until about 5:00 a.m.
“Our security agents, including the army and local vigilantes, engaged the attackers in an intense gun battle that lasted till about 5:00 a.m.,” a representative from Kaiama TV said.
The source added that the attackers, upon arrival, allegedly launched an explosive device at a military camp in the area, causing significant damage before advancing further into the community.
During the exchange of fire, casualties were recorded among security personnel.
“They killed some of our soldiers, but we still cannot ascertain how disastrous the attack was until daybreak,” the source stated.
An eyewitness account indicated that several soldiers lost their lives while repelling the attack, while a member of the local vigilante group was reportedly shot, with his condition yet to be confirmed.
“It’s very pathetic and disheartening. The entire community is in a state of panic, and many villagers have fled. No one can yet predict the number of victims involved,” Aliyu, a resident of Kaiama, said.
The attackers were also said to have carted away military patrol vehicles and motorcycles before fleeing the
The Kwara Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, had yet to comment on the latest incident as of press time.
Kaiama LGA has been vulnerable to terrorist attacks. On April 10, 2026, terrorists killed five members of the National Forest Guard in Nuku village and set security patrol vehicles ablaze.
Also, in February, terrorists attacked Woro and Nuku communities in the same area, where over 200 residents were reportedly killed, and 176 others abducted, including women and children.
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