In a shocking incident, two hunters lost their lives on Tuesday when their funeral convoy was attacked by unknown gunmen in Kwara State's Ifelodun Local Government Area.
Funeral Ambush
The convoy was transporting the remains of three deceased hunters from Oro-Ago to Oke-Oyan for burial when it was suddenly attacked, just a few kilometers from its destination.
Chief Odofin, a local source, provided details of the tragic event. He explained that the hunters were accompanying the bodies of their fallen colleagues when the ambush occurred.
Swift Response
Local security forces, including forest guards, police, and fellow hunters, swiftly intervened, preventing further casualties. Their prompt action is credited with controlling the situation.
Escalating Security Concerns
This attack comes on the heels of a recent church abduction in the same local government area, where gunmen kidnapped worshippers, some of whom were later rescued.
Security experts in the Kwara South Senatorial District have expressed alarm over the increasing threats of violence, calling for enhanced security measures to protect the community.
Victim Identification and Burial
The bodies of the slain hunters were transported to a mortuary in Oro-Ago, while the remaining convoy, under security escort, proceeded to Oke-Oyan for the burial ceremony.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the urgent need for improved security measures in the region.