Members of the City Boy Movement have paid a condolence visit to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq over the recent attack on communities in Kaiama LGA, describing the incident as tragic and unacceptable.
The delegation, led by Ambassador Yahaya Seriki Gambari, said the visit to the Kwara Government House was to express solidarity with the state government and families affected by the deadly attack on Woro and surrounding communities, where scores of villagers were killed.
Seriki said the incident had generated widespread concern beyond the affected communities, noting that Nigerians across the country were troubled by the scale of the violence and its humanitarian impact.
According to him, the movement also conveyed the condolences of Barrister Seyi Tinubu and other leaders, stressing the need for strengthened security measures to prevent a recurrence.
“Our hearts are with the victims of the Kaiama attack. We share in the grief of the families and communities affected. Peace and safety must return to these communities,” Seriki said.
He commended the Kwara State Government for steps taken to address insecurity in parts of the state, particularly in Kwara North and Kwara South, and called on security agencies to intensify operations to enable residents return to their farms and normal activities.
Seriki formally introduced the leadership of the City Boy Movement to the governor and sought support for the group’s initiatives aimed at community development and security support.
Francis Shoga, director-general of the movement, also expressed concern over rising insecurity in some parts of the state, noting that sustained collaboration among stakeholders would be required to address the challenge.
He presented proposals focused on grassroots engagement and community-based interventions, saying such efforts are key to preventing future attacks and strengthening local resilience.
Responding, AbdulRazaq thanked the delegation for the visit and described it as a meaningful show of solidarity at a difficult time for the state.
The governor said the terrain in Kaiama LGA presents significant security challenges, noting that the forest belt in the axis stretches across Kwara, Niger and Kebbi states.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working with the federal government and security agencies to flush out criminal elements and restore stability to affected communities.
Lawrence Garki, who also spoke during the visit, commended the governor’s leadership and assured that the concerns raised during the meeting would be communicated to relevant stakeholders.
The visit comes amid ongoing security operations and humanitarian efforts following the recent attacks that left several communities in Kaiama mourning.
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