Nigeria, July 5 -- Several images circulated widely on Facebook, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter), showing dead bodies allegedly identified as bandits killed during a recent attack in Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The photos were shared by multiple users, including Adamu Idris Manarakis and EgyKumpochi Skido, who claimed the bodies belonged to bandits neutralized by spiritualist and local security forces during the Lafiagi incident.

However, verification by FactCheck247 shows that this claim is false and misleading.

Background

Kwara State has recently experienced a surge in bandit attacks and kidnappings, particularly in Kwara North and South. Last week, gunmen attacked Lile village in Patigi LGA, killing reside...