June 18, 2026
By Demola Akinyemi
ILORIN — Panic swept across Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Thursday following rumours of an impending bandit attack, prompting hundreds of parents and guardians to rush to schools to pick up their children.
The scare, which spread rapidly across the city, led to anxiety among residents, particularly around public and private schools, as unverified reports circulated that suspected bandits had invaded the ancient city.
In response to the rumours, forest guards and other security personnel were deployed to strategic locations across Ilorin to prevent any breach of security and reassure residents.
