Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, yesterday visited Oke-Ode in Ifelodun local government to commiserate with the community and the families who lost their loved ones to the recent attacks by kidnappers.
The governor prayed for the repose of the souls, commended the security forces for their efforts, and reassured the community of bringing back peace in no distant time.
He also expressed condolences and solidarity with all the communities affected by the breaches—from Ifelodun to Irepodun, Isin, Ekiti, Edu, and Patigi.
“We have come to commiserate with the community over the attacks. He also commended the security forces, forest guards, and vigilantes for repelling them and restoring peace to the community,” he said.
“It‘s been quite challenging. Everything is being put in place to mitigate its effects and ensure we end such occurrences,“ he said.
The governor was accompanied by the commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, state director of DSS, state Commandant for NSCDC, Dr Umar Mohammed, senior special assistant on Security, Muyideen Aliyu and chairman of Ifelodun, Hon Femi Yusuf.
The governor received briefings from security officers and some stakeholders from Oke—Ode and neighbouring Igbaja, including the national president of Oke—Ode Development Association, Alh Abdulganiyu Ajala, Elder Oyin Zubair, and the youth leader.
The governor had earlier issued a statement commiserating with the affected communities, saying that much more must be done to protect the people and their properties.
