Tragedy in Kwara: Bandits Kill Several in Oke Ode as Grieving Widow Begs Governor Abdulrazaq for Urgent Action

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Residents of Oke Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have been thrown into mourning after armed bandits launched a deadly attack on Sunday, leaving several people dead, including the husband of a woman whose emotional plea has gone viral online.

In a heartbreaking video shared on social media, the widow cried out in agony, calling on Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to intervene and restore security to their town. Her appeal has sparked outrage and sympathy, with many Nigerians demanding immediate government action.

According to eyewitness reports, the assailants stormed the community in the evening, shooting indiscriminately and forcing families to abandon their homes in search of safety. Several residents of Oke Ode and nearby communities are said to be fleeing en masse to safer areas, fearing further attacks.

The attack underscores growing insecurity in parts of Kwara State, where locals have repeatedly called for stronger protection from banditry and violent crimes. Civil society groups and online commentators have also weighed in, urging both state and federal authorities to deploy adequate security forces to the region.

As of press time, the Kwara State Government and security agencies have yet to release an official statement on the killings, but pressure is mounting on Governor Abdulrazaq to act swiftly in response to the crisis.

The tragic events in Oke Ode serve as yet another grim reminder of Nigeria’s deepening insecurity, leaving families shattered and communities displaced, while calls for justice and lasting solutions grow louder.