Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- The police have repelled an attack by bandits in Adekanbi village near Bode Saadu in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving one suspect dead and a rifle recovered.

The incident occurred on Friday morning.

Confirming the operation, the Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said officers moved in after receiving intelligence that "armed bandits were sighted occupying a fortified hilltop in the area."

She added that "the suspects opened fire on the team, and a counter-engagement forced them to flee with suspected injuries."

According to her, a post-operation sweep led to the recovery of "one neutralised suspect, an AK49 rifle, and thirty two rounds of live ammunition."

The development co...