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According to XANDERTCEH, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has warned that there will be no safe haven for criminal groups and kidnappers in Kwara State.
He reiterated the administration’s dedication to safeguarding people and property throughout the state in remarks made following a state security council meeting in Ilorin on Tuesday.
The governor quickly briefed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after the recent attack at Oke Ode, where armed bandits slaughtered 12 civilians. He also reaffirmed his call for further federal troops to raid the hideouts.
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“As part of the renewed efforts to strengthen security operations in the state, the Army Headquarters has since moved the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 2nd Division to Ilorin,” he stated.
About 15 armed bandits were killed during an operation by the Army, DSS, and Police on Monday night near Baba Sango, which is located along the Kwara–Kogi boundary.
On Tuesday, the identical procedure went on. In order to combine federal and state resources into a unified plan for Kwara North and South, I also chaired the State Security Council meeting at Ahmadu Bello House in Ilorin last night.
Residents of Kwara were reassured by Governor AbdulRazaq that his administration will not compromise in its backing of security forces to ensure the safety of every community.
“The security forces have promised to smoke out and remove the offenders from their hiding places. We will use every available tool to combat insecurity. Criminals will not be able to hide in Kwara.
You can flee, but you can’t avoid justice if you’re a criminal trying to disturb the quiet in Kwara. In a statement released in Ilorin on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor continued, “Kwara belongs to its people, and their peace will be defended.”