Troops repel terrorist attack in Kwara, two injured in Oro-Ago incident

Troops repel terrorist attack in Kwara, two injured in Oro-Ago incident

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD have repelled a terrorist attack on Oro-Ago town in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, in a swift response that restored calm to the area.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:55 p.m. on March 25 when troops deployed at the Oro-Ago patrol base, in collaboration with local vigilantes, responded to credible intelligence on the attack.

According to the sources, the combined team engaged the assailants and successfully forced them to withdraw, preventing further destruction in the community.

During the encounter, one vigilante and one civilian sustained gunshot injuries.

The sources said the injured victims were immediately evacuated by troops to the General Hospital, Omu-Aran, for medical attention.

They added that troops have since maintained a strong presence in the area, conducting sustained patrols to prevent any possible regrouping of the attackers and to reassure residents of their safety.

Troops repel terrorist attack in Kwara, two injured in Oro-Ago incident