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A major security crackdown is currently happening in Share, the headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area in Kwara State. This follows a coordinated effort by security forces targeting suspected bandits and kidnappers in the area. The joint operation began around 8:00 PM on Tuesday night. It includes personnel from the Nigerian Army, local Forest Guards, and vigilante groups working together to dismantle criminal hideouts in the forests surrounding the town. Heavy Exchange of Gunfire Rocks Share Community Residents of Share and nearby areas were thrown into panic as gunfire echoed across the community for hours. Eyewitnesses described the confrontation as one of the most serious security engagements seen in the area for quite some time. “The sound of gunshots has been nonstop. The soldiers and vigilantes moved into the forest in large numbers. You can hear serious exchange of fire.” The intensity of the gun battle suggests that armed groups tried to resist the advancing security f...