Kwara State Government Denies Supplying Arms to Terrorists in Ifelodun, Refutes Arrest Claims
The Kwara State Government has denied allegations circulating on social media that officials supplied arms to terrorists in Ifelodun. The government clarified that no arrests of arm bandits by the Nigerian Army occurred in the state, contrary to misleading reports.
The suspects in the viral video were not apprehended in Kwara State, with no security agency, including the army, conducting any arrests within the state. The government emphasized that they have no legal authority to arm individuals with AK-47 rifles.
Investigations are ongoing, with a focus on enhancing inter-agency collaboration to combat banditry and violent crime effectively.
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