Fresh panic has gripped residents of Ira, Inaja and Aho communities in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State following the discovery of a threatening letter allegedly dropped at the Ira market area, warning of an impending terrorist attack.

The letter, reportedly found on Thursday morning, has thrown the communities into fear, with security agencies said to have convened emergency operational meetings with local government authorities over the development.

Sources familiar with the situation told Sahara Reporters that the authors of the letter identified themselves as “NTA (Nigeria Terrorist Association)” and claimed they had relocated from Kaiama Local Government Area to Oyun, declaring their intention to strike the communities “anytime soon.”

The content of the letter, as seen by sources, reads in part, “No Town, or place That is scared us to destroyed. We search and gathered information before we raided.”

The group further taunted residents, writing, “We heard about this town IRA ‘You people strong, and have many Powerful men to face Our Organisation.’”

In a chilling warning, the letter added, “Be ready for us at any time, any date. noting Concern about your Oracle or us powerful We left Kaiama LG, we move to Ira, Inaja and Aho and town surrounded.”

Residents told SaharaReporters that the threat has unsettled the entire axis, especially in the wake of the recent massacre in Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area, where at least 162 people were reportedly killed by suspected terrorists linked to Jama’atu Ahlissunnah Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), commonly known as Boko Haram.

On February 3, 2026, gunmen invaded Woro in a coordinated evening attack, killing men, women and children. Among those reportedly killed were two wives of the Emir of Woro, several of his children, the Chief Imam, a school principal, a headmistress and returning students.

The Emir, Alhaji Saliu Bio Umar, was said to have escaped after fleeing the scene.

The attackers were believed to be linked to a Sadiku-led Boko Haram faction with alleged operational ties to Sahel-based terrorist networks, raising concerns about escalating insurgent activities in Kwara State.

Ira, a border town adjoining Ilemona, with Inaja and Aho located westwards along the same corridor, is considered vulnerable due to forest routes linking parts of Kwara to neighbouring states.

Military sources disclosed that the Nigerian Army’s Forward Operation Base in Ilemona has intensified patrols across the threatened communities in collaboration with other security agencies to prevent infiltration.

“The information has geared all the security agencies into series of operational preparedness and way forward meeting with local government authority,” a source said.

Residents have reportedly been advised to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to security agencies.

As of the time of filing this report, Kwara State authorities and security agencies had yet to issue an official statement specifically addressing the alleged NTA threat letter.

With memories of the Woro massacre still fresh, anxiety continues to mount across the Oyun Local Government Area as residents brace for what many describe as an uncertain and frightening wait.