At least 12 forest guards who protect forests and flush out criminal gangs and jihadists in Kwara State have been killed by gunmen. This is according to a report by the police. The attack occurred early on Sunday, September 28. The attackers raided Oke-Ode, a small town around 70 kilometres (45 miles) from the Kwara state capital, Ilorin. Police said the armed men “invaded” the area, “shooting sporadically”. Police and forest security services responded and “discovered 12 lifeless bodies” of the guards. Four others were wounded. Among the victims were community leaders identified as Oji, Saheed Metubi and Baale Ógba Ayo. The attackers also kidnapped four members of the same family before fleeing the area.