Kwara gov lauds Tinubu over deployment of troops to state
By Dele Moses, Ilorin
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has commended President Bola Tinubu over the deployment by the Nigerian Army headquarters of a full brigade and heavy equipment in different parts of south senatorial district of the state.
A statement from the state government house in Ilorin said the governor made the commendation when, on the sideline of a visit to Jos, he met with the president on the the deadly banditry attacks in the state.
The statement signed by media aide to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, noted that troops were already milling through communities inward Oke Ode and Babanla, both in Ifelodun Local Government Area in the district.
It also noted that military operation is also extending to Edu and Patigi to comb through thick forests from which kidnappers have launched attacks on different communities and abducted people in return for ransom at the north senatorial district of the state.
The governor, according to the statement, also lauded the military high-command and allied security forces for the renewed intervention to eliminate all threats to public safety in the state while assuring a firm support of the state to the security agencies.
“We will not spare any resources in support of the military, DSS, police, and other security agencies as they work to strengthen security of lives and properties.
“We are upbeat that this operation, as part of the Operation Fasan Yanma, will eliminate all of forms of threats in affected areas in Kwara South and Kwara North. I thank the President and the security agencies for the efforts so far. As I said a few days ago, we just need to double our efforts to save the people. We are confident that the operation, under the theatre commander Major General Soyele, who is accompanied by Brigadier General AA Babatunde, will succeed in this important task and clear the entire areas,” the statement quoted the governor as saying.
The governor also commended the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Chief of Army Staff, the General Officer Commanding of the 2nd Division, and every other officer for their support.
