Three killed, 10 buildings burnt as violence rocks Kwara community

Kwara State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspects progressive successful a convulsive onslaught that near 2 radical dormant and astir 10 buildings destroyed successful Ilesha Baruba, Baruten Local Government Area of the state.

The improvement was disclosed successful a connection issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on May 31, 2026.

According to the statement, the incidental began aft a clash betwixt an unidentified Fulani antheral and an Islamic scholar, Mohammed Ilyasu, during which some men sustained machete injuries.

The constabulary said Ilyasu was confirmed dormant connected accomplishment astatine a hospital, portion the different antheral aboriginal died portion receiving treatment.

The bid alleged that immoderate youths subsequently stormed the hospital, seized the corpse of the deceased fishy and acceptable it ablaze.

Another antheral passing done the country was besides reportedly attacked and burnt by the mob.

Police further stated that astir 10 buildings belonging to members of the Fulani community, including the residence of the Ardo Fulani, Alhaji Hassan, were razed during the...