Bandits K!ll Former SUG President

Bandits Kill Former SUG President

In a tragic and violent attack by suspected bandits in Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria, Comrade Salihu Bio Khalid — the former Student Union Government (SUG) President of the Kwara State College of Nursing, Ilorin — has been killed.
While official details are still emerging, residents and community sources confirm that armed bandits carried out a deadly assault on citizens in the Kaiama area, leaving multiple people dead and homes burnt. This attack is part of a broader surge in insecurity affecting rural communities in Kwara State. �
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The Attack and Casualties
The assailants, suspected to be bandits operating from the forests bordering Niger State, stormed communities in the Woro and Nuku areas of Kaiama around evening. They opened fire on residents, causing mass panic and a rising death toll. Initial official figures suggested at least 10 persons were killed, but later reports indicate the number of fatalities could be significantly higher — with local sources estimating dozens dead or missing. �
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Among those confirmed killed is Comrade Salihu Bio Khalid, who served as the Student Union Government President of Kwara State College of Nursing in Ilorin. His leadership on campus earned him respect among students and alumni, making his death a devastating loss for the academic and local youth community. (Further verification from official sources is pending.)
Impact on the Community
The attack has plunged affected villages into mourning and fear. Survivors describe chaotic scenes as families fled into nearby bushland to escape the gunfire. Many houses were burnt, and residents are calling for urgent government action. �
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Security forces, including soldiers and forest guards, have since been deployed to the area to help restore order and prevent further attacks. However, residents remain on edge, calling for more proactive measures to protect vulnerable communities. �
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A Growing Security Crisis in Kwara State
This latest violence is part of an ongoing rise in bandit attacks across Kwara State, particularly in border communities near Kainji National Park and neighboring Niger State. Reports indicate that suspected bandits have killed hundreds, kidnapped dozens, and caused widespread displacement in the region over recent years. �
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Local leaders and traditional rulers have repeatedly called for stronger security presence and community-based strategies to end the cycle of violence that has disrupted schooling, farming, and everyday life in affected areas.
Closing and Call to Action
The killing of Comrade Salihu Bio Khalid is a stark reminder of the human cost of insecurity in Nigeria’s rural communities. As investigations continue, families and friends are left to mourn a young leader whose life was cut short.