Man killed in confrontation with vigilantes in Kwara

An attempt to arrest a suspected kidnapper at the Shaare cattle market in Kwara State on Tuesday led to the death of a man identified as the father of the suspect, who is still at large.

According to local sources, members of a vigilante group apprehended the suspect on suspicion of involvement in kidnapping activities. The situation escalated when the suspect’s father intervened, demanding his son’s release.

The altercation allowed the suspect to break free and escape. Witnesses said the father then attacked one of the vigilantes with a machete, injuring him. The vigilante reportedly responded by shooting the man, who later died from his injuries.

Kwara State Police Commissioner, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident, stating that the injured vigilante is receiving treatment in hospital.

“His attack on the vigilante freed the supposed kidnap suspect after he struck the officer with a machete,” Ojo said, adding that an investigation is ongoing.

Authorities say Kwara State, particularly its southern region, has experienced a recent rise in bandit attacks and related insecurity.

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