The police said the officers were killed while responding to a security situation in the affected area.
Killings and Kidnappings for ransom have continued in several Kwara communities.
Mr Olukoya said the special operation, codenamed “Operation Bugun Karkanda III,” aims to restore lasting peace to Alkaleri and its environs.
Four passengers kidnapped by bandits along the Igbeti-Kishi road in Oyo state have been rescued, the police say.
Governor Mohammed Bago has expressed concern over the displacement of Niger residents by bandits.
The latest development came days after armed bandits killed scores of residents, kidnapped several others and destroyed properties.
Mr Ojo stressed that security agencies in the state would not negotiate with criminals.
Peoples Gazette gathered that the armed gunmen attacked the community around 8:00 pm and started shooting indiscriminately.
Witnesses said soldiers were seen rushing to the scene shortly after the incident.
The worshippers were kidnapped during a night vigil on February 8.
