According to CityMirrorNews,  Unverified claims of suspected bandits spotted in the vicinity of Ila Orangun and nearby communities caused alarm in sections of Osun State on Tuesday, prompting some parents to pull their children from school.

Residents of nearby towns, including as Iree, Eripa, Iragbiji, Ikirun, Obaagun, Ada, and others, reported that the occurrence caused bewilderment and terror, compelling parents to rush to their kids' schools.

A resident of Iree, who spoke to CityMirrorNews, said panic spread after a distress call from Ila Orangun.

CityMirrorNews received a call from Ila Orangun that bandits were around the area. Immediately, parents started rushing to schools to take their children home,” the resident said.

Similarly, a resident of Eripa said the situation had already disrupted normal school activities across neighbouring communities.

“People have already gone to pick their children from school. There is serious tension everywhere around here,” the resident said.

As of the time of filing this report, there was no official confirmation from security agencies or the Osun State Government regarding any bandit attack or presence in the affected area.