Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed a prominent resident of Lade community, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The victim, identified as Alhaji Gomina, was shot dead on Sunday night shortly after observing the Isha’i (evening) prayers at a local mosque.
According to witnesses, he was ambushed by the bandits on his way home and shot at close range. The attackers fled immediately, leaving him dead at the scene.
The killing has thrown Lade and surrounding communities into mourning. Residents described the deceased as “a respected figure deeply committed to religious and community service.”
Fear of further violence has forced many villagers across Patigi, Edu, and parts of Ifelodun and Ekiti Local Government Areas to abandon their homes, worsening the already fragile security situation.
Community members have appealed to the Kwara State Government and security agencies to step up action against banditry. They warned that “the prevailing insecurity could lead to more displacement if urgent measures are not taken.”
As of press time, neither the police command nor the state government had issued an official statement on the incident.
