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By Abdullahi Ahmed
Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has visited Oke-Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area to commiserate with the community and families who lost loved ones to recent kidnappers’ attacks.
Governor AbdulRazaq prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims, commended the security forces for their efforts, and reassured the people of government’s commitment to restoring peace and stability in no distant time.
He also extended words of condolences and solidarity to other communities affected by the security breaches in Ifelodun, Irepodun, Isin, Ekiti, Edu, and Patigi local government areas.
“We have come to commiserate with the community over the attacks, and to also commend the security forces, forest guards, and vigilante groups for repelling the criminals and restoring peace,” the Governor said.
“It’s been quite challenging. But everything is being put in place to mitigate the effects and ensure such occurrences are brought to an end.”
Governor AbdulRazaq was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo; the State Director of DSS; the State Commandant of NSCDC, Dr. Umar Mohammed; the Senior Special Assistant on Security, Muyideen Aliyu; and Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government, Mr Femi Yusuf.
He also received briefings from security officers and community stakeholders, including the National President of Oke Ode Development Association, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Ajala; Elder Oyin Zubair; and the community’s youth leaders.
