Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State and top military and intelligence chiefs, on Monday, conducted on the spot security assessment of Kaiama Local Government Area, where alleged terrorists group, ‘Mahmuda' has held sway in the area and its environs.
Governor Abdulrazaq, top military and intelligence chiefs were in the area to assess security concerns and reinforce inter-agency collaboration across border communities, according to a statement by the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, in Ilorin on Tuesday.
The statement explained that the visit was aimed at reinforcing inter-agency synergy and enhance situational awareness across border communities.
With the governor were the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General O.G. Onubugu; the Brigade Commander, Sobi Cantonment, Brigadier General E.B. Barkins; the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Adekimi Ojo and the Director of the Department of State Services, Mr Michael Aganwu.
Others included Aliyu Muyideen, the Senior Special Adviser on security matters to the Governor.
The team held a strategic security interface with the Emir of Kaiama, Alh Muazu Shehu Omar (Bagidi Ki Yaru IV) and other critical stakeholders including the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Abubakar Abdullahi Bata; Chairman of Kaiama LGA, Abdullahi Abubakar Danladi, the LGA Chairman of Baruten, Issa Jubril; State Assembly members, and District Heads.
Deliberations focused on the security architecture within Kemenji, Karoji, and the Kainji National Park axis. The visit was concluded with an inspection of the local oil mill facility before the delegation returned safely to Ilorin. The area remains calm, with robust security presence maintained.
The Kwara State Police Command assured residents of Kaiama, Baruten, and adjoining communities that adequate security deployments are in place and being reinforced to forestall any threat to peace and order.
The command urged citizens to go about their lawful activities without fear, while remaining vigilant and cooperative with law enforcement.
” Let it be clearly stated that any individual or group attempting to undermine the safety of our communities will be decisively dealt with in accordance with the law,” the statement warned.
