Over 700 indigenes of Plateau State were displaced after an armed attack on their communities in Kwara State, residents and local leaders said on Sunday.

The affected indigenes were said to be living in several villages in Kwara State when the attack occurred.

Community representatives said the incident forced the residents to flee to neighbouring localities for safety and shelter.

The attack was described as having occurred recently, but no specific date and time were provided in the report.

According to accounts from local community leaders, the displaced persons include men, women and children who left their homes following the incident.

The report did not detail injuries or fatalities. Residents said the displaced people were sheltering in adjoining communities and with host families pending any organised support.

Leaders of the affected communities said they were coordinating with host communities to ensure basic needs and shelter for the displaced.

They reported that local efforts were underway to provide food, water and temporary accommodation to the displaced persons, but the scale and duration of assistance were not quantified in the report.

The report quoted residents saying that the affected indigenes were now living with friends and relatives in nearby towns.

The account did not identify any official response by government authorities or security operatives at the time of publication.

The affected areas in Kwara State have previously reported isolated cases of violence and displacement linked to armed groups.

The report did not specify whether the recent incident was connected to known criminal or extremist networks.