The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the death of a man who attacked a vigilante in an attempt to help an alleged kidnap suspect escape.

The Police Commissioner in Kwara, Mr Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Wednesday in Ilorin.

Ojo disclosed that a vigilante member who sustained injuries during the incident was receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

The Commissioner said the deceased struck the vigilante, who was holding the suspect, with a machete, enabling the suspect to flee.

He added that investigation was ongoing.

Eyewitnesses told the News Agency of Nigeria that the deceased prevented vigilante members from arresting his son over alleged involvement in kidnapping.

An eyewitness said the incident occurred on Tuesday at the Shaare Cattle Market in Kwara, as the deceased attempted to help his son evade arrest.

According to the source, the man attacked one of the vigilante members with a machete, creating an escape route for his son.

"In response, the vigilante member shot the man, who later died from his injuries," the source said.

NAN