Offa, a Kwara community with over 100 Professors

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- January 04, 2019

Offa is a popular town in Kwara State, located in Offa local government area of Kwara South. Apart from Ilorin, the state capital, Offa is the most popular town in the Kwara state.

Offa became globally recognised recently when some murderous armed robbers attached the town, killing more than 30 people, including 10 police officers.

The armed robbers, when arrested, claimed to be political thugs loyal to Nigeria's senate President, Bukola Saraki.

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