Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command on Thursday neutralised one armed bandit, while others escaped with gunshot injuries during an encounter with a crack police team.

The encounter occurred at Adekanbi Village near Bode Saadu, headquarters of Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State.

A statement issued in Ilorin on Friday by the spokesperson of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, said: “Acting on actionable intelligence on November 13, 2025, at about 10 am, police operatives and vigilante members executed a rapid tactical deployment to Adekanbi village via Bode-Saadu, where armed bandits were sighted occupying a fortified hill-top.

“On arrival, the hostile elements initiated gunfire, prompting a swift and superior counter-engagement by the security team. The overwhelming response forced the criminals to abandon their position with suspected gunshot injuries.

“A post-operation sweep led to the recovery of a neutralised suspect, one AK-49 rifle, and 32 rounds of live ammunition.”