Governor AbdulRazaq Condemns Kwara Attack, Seeks New Security Deployment

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has condemned bandits’ attack in Eruku Community of the State, requesting that more and urgent security deployment be made to Ekiti local government area to curtail the new wave of attacks in the area.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor also called for immediate deployment of more security operatives to support the existing security architecture in the area.

“He requested that this new measure be activated immediately. The governor wholly condemns the unconscionable attack, sympathises and identifies with the people of Eruku and environs, especially families and the CAC directly impacted by the condemnable attack of Tuesday.

“The state government will continue to support the security agencies to tackle these challenges and ensure safety of lives and properties across the state,” the statement added.

The governor commended President Bola Tinubu for the deployment of 900 additional troops in Kwara, saying this is expected to strengthen security in the state.

“We have indeed seen appreciable calm in many areas previously affected. We sincerely thank the President for this. We are confident that the additional troops will provide further deterrence, overall safety for our people, and permanent calm,” the statement added.