Bandits have seized at least six General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) and over 30,000 rounds of ammunition from a Nigerian Army joint task force in Obanla, Kwara State.
The same group is now terrorizing parts of Kogi State, where dozens of residents have been killed.
According to sources, the bandits ambushed the military unit after receiving intelligence about their operations.
The bandits, reportedly heavily armed, overpowered the troops and carted away their weapons due to lack of aerial support from the Nigerian Air Force.
Moreover, the operation highlighted a deep lack of understanding between Nigeria’s security agencies, with the Army and Police unable to coordinate effectively.
After the attack, Kwara State Government was handed an old video clip of an aerial bombardment to circulate as evidence of a “successful operation,” which was later exposed as fake by Sahara Repoters.
This incident has raised concerns about the country’s insecurity, attributing it to rivalry, inefficiency, and institutional arrogance among those entrusted with securing the nation.
Experts attribute Nigeria’s insecurity to governance failures, poverty, and unresolved historical grievances.
They emphasize the need for a holistic approach to address the root causes of insecurity, including poverty, inequality, and lack of access to education and healthcare.