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Kwara governor meets army chief over escalating attacks

From The Punch · () English

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  • Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq met with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, to discuss rising security threats.
  • The meeting followed recent attacks in Ekiti and Yashikira communities, including an assault on a prayer ground that left three dead and 15 abducted.
  • Authorities have deployed additional police tactical squads to affected areas to restore confidence and neutralize threats.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has held discussions with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, addressing a surge in security threats and attacks across the state.

The latest meeting was held in the wake of an attack in Ekiti and Yashikira over the last 24 hours.

· Kwara State Government statementExplaining the immediate reason for the security meeting.

The meeting, highlighted on the Kwara State Government's official Facebook page, focused on strategies to bolster public safety and confront emerging security concerns. This high-level security dialogue comes in the wake of recent violent incidents in the Ekiti and Yashikira communities within the past 24 hours.

One particularly deadly attack occurred on Sunday at a prayer ground in Ori-Oke Ajaiye, on the outskirts of Ikiran Village in the Ekiti Local Government Area. Gunmen reportedly killed three worshippers and abducted 15 others during a night vigil. The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that assailants stormed the remote worship center while prayers were underway.

Earlier today, another police tactical squad was deployed in the state to neutralise new threats in parts of the state.

· Kwara State Government statementDetailing immediate security measures taken.

In a separate coordinated attack early Monday morning, suspected armed bandits targeted the Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area. The attackers assaulted both the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters and the palace of the Emir of Yashikira. They abducted 10 individuals, including the traditional ruler's wives and children, and set fire to parts of the palace.

While conducting a night vigil alongside members of his congregation at Ori-Oke Ijaye via Ekerin village, armed hoodlums invaded the prayer ground, firing sporadically.

· Kwara State Police CommandDescribing the attack on the prayer ground.

In response to these escalating threats, additional police tactical squads have been deployed to the affected regions. The government stated these deployments aim to neutralize threats and reassure residents. The Commissioner of Police has ordered a comprehensive tactical response, involving the military, police, forest guards, and vigilantes, to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the perpetrators.

The command remains battle-ready and fully determined to continue to ensure the safety of lives and property of the citizens of the state.

· Commissioner of PoliceReaffirming the police's commitment to security.
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