The Government has condemned the recent bandit attack in Nuku community, Kaiama Local Government Area, where five forest guards were killed during a midnight assault on a security outpost.
Governor , in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Bashir Adigun, described the victims as brave patriots who paid the ultimate price in defence of their communities.
The governor said he received news of the incident with a heavy heart, noting that the attack underscores the persistent threat posed by bandits and criminal elements to rural areas.
“Our sincere condolences go to the families and communities of the forest guards. They will forever remain our heroes,” he said, while assuring that the state would support the families of the deceased.
AbdulRazaq also announced the constitution of a Security Strategy Committee comprising retired senior military and security officers of Kwara origin to strengthen the state’s response to insecurity.
The committee, chaired by retired Maj.-Gen. G.A. Wahab, includes Maj.-Gen. Yemi Abidoye, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Ndalolo, Rear Adm. Aliyu Lawal, Air Cdre. A.S.A. Buhari, Assistant Inspector-General of Police Aderemi Opadokun, and Lt. Col. W.A. Lawal, with Shuaib Abdulganiyu serving as secretary.
The governor is expected to meet with the committee for its inaugural session as part of efforts to develop strategies to curb insecurity across the state.
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