The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has directed the state emergency management agency to mobilise support for victims of the Tuesday night terrorist attacks in Woro, Kaiama Local Government Area of the State.
The Governor made the directive around 2 a.m. on Thursday following his visit to the community where he commiserated with the victims, the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Muazu Sheu Omar, and people of Kaiama Emirate over the attack.
Ahead of the visit to Woro, the Governor first arrived in Kaiama on Wednesday night in the company of the House of Assembly Speaker, Salihu Yakubu-Danladi, security commanders, and senior government officials. The Head of Woro, Alhaji Saliu Bio Umar, and his chiefs also joined the Emir to receive the Governor.
Speaking to reporters after receiving briefings from security forces and community leaders, the Governor confirmed that at least 75 people lost their lives and properties in the incident.
The Governor, who prayed for the repose of the deceased, announced the immediate deployment of soldiers to the area by the President under Operation Savannah Shield.
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“We are very sad. We are here today to commiserate with your Royal Highness over the death of 75 of your subjects. May Allaah grant them Al-jannah Firdaus,” the Governor said at the Emir’s Palace late Wednesday.”
AbdulRazaq commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving an immediate deployment of a battalion of soldiers under ‘Operation Savannah Shield’.
“At the moment, the state emergency services will be going to carry out the enumeration and look for how to take care of the members of the family,”
This is a major challenge to tackle now, because it goes beyond Kwara and goes (also) to the Kainji Park in Niger state. They have murdered sleep and I can assure you that within the next one month, the whole place will be flooded with soldiers. And the results will be positive, God willing.”Governor AbdulRazaq said.
He commended the security agencies for their swift action and assured that additional measures would be taken to prevent further incidents.
Alhaji Muazu expressed gratitude to the Governor and security team for their prompt response and support. “Your visit reassures us that we are part of the whole system. What happened was very unfortunate, and we pray for the repose of the souls lost,” he said.
