Abuja: Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on Thursday expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu’s deployment of troops to Kaiama Local Government Area of the state would restore peace after a deadly terrorist attack. AbdulRazaq spoke with State House correspondents after meeting the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the governor said he briefed Tinubu on the attack in Kaiama and thanked him for the swift establishment of Operation Savannah Shield. The governor stated that the operation would deter further attacks and bring calm to the area. AbdulRazaq mentioned that the first commander of Operation Savannah Shield had already commenced work in Ilorin.
The President has directed the armed forces to move in, clean up the place, and ensure peace and calm are restored. AbdulRazaq emphasized that the state government would continue to rely on the military and other security agencies to stabilize the affected communities.
The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that suspected terrorists launched deadly attacks on the Worro and Nuku communities in Kaiama local government area of Kwara, with scores feared dead.