Gunmen attacked a convoy in Kwara State’s Ifelodun Local Government Area on Tuesday, killing two hunters.
The victims were part of a group escorting the remains of fellow hunters from Oro-Ago to Oke-Oyan for burial when they were ambushed, just a few kilometres from their destination.
A community source said the convoy was ambushed as it approached Oke-Oyan, turning what was already a solemn journey into a tragic encounter.
The immediate intervention of security operatives and local hunters helped to avert further loss of life.
Operatives comprising forest guards, police officers and other vigilante officers reportedly responded promptly, forcing the attackers to retreat and restoring a measure of calm to the area.
The bodies of the slain hunters have since been deposited in a mortuary in Oro-Ago, while the convoy, under tighter security, proceeded to complete the burial rites of the earlier victims.
Meanwhile, the latest attack comes on the heels of a recent attack on a church within the same local government, where several worshippers were abducted, though some were later rescued.
The pattern of incidents has heightened anxiety among residents.
