Kwara groups hail Tinubu over approval of Army battalion

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received commendation from two socio-political groups in Kwara South Senatorial District for approving the establishment of an Army battalion in Omu-Aran. The groups, the Kwara South Consultative Forum and Aro Meta Kwara South, hailed the decision as a major boost to regional security.

The newly approved military formation is expected to strengthen security operations in communities frequently affected by banditry and kidnapping. These areas, including Ifelodun, Ekiti, Oke-Ero, and Isin Local Government Areas, share boundaries with the Oro Forest Reserve and Oreke Hill, which have been identified as hideouts for criminal gangs.

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This monumental development will go a long way in strengthening security across Kwara South, especially in Ifelodun, Ekiti, Oke-Ero and Isin Local Government Areas that border the Oro Forest Reserve and Oreke Hill, where bandits have established hideouts to perpetrate criminal activities.

Engr. Otunba Daramola Adebayo Simon, Secretary-General of the Kwara South Consultative Forum, described the battalion's approval as a "historic milestone" that will bolster the region's security architecture. He emphasized that the deployment would enhance efforts to combat kidnapping, banditry, and other violent crimes, creating a safer environment for residents.

Both groups lauded President Tinubu for his dedication to addressing Nigeria's security challenges through strategic investments in security infrastructure. They also acknowledged the contributions of Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Chief of Army Staff in facilitating the establishment of the military presence. The groups expressed optimism that the battalion would improve public safety, encourage agricultural activities, and foster a more conducive environment for investment and economic growth across the senatorial district.

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This milestone is highly commendable, apt and appropriate. It reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening national security and ensuring that vulnerable communities receive the protection they deserve.