Gov AbdulRazaq visits, sympathises with Oke Ode, other communities over kidnappers’ attacks
• Says govt, security forces working hard to restore lasting calm
KEHINDE AKINPELU ,ILORIN
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday visited Oke Ode in Ifelodun Local Government to again commiserate with the community and the families who lost their loved ones to the recent attacks by kidnappers.
The Governor prayed for the repose of the souls, commended the security forces for their efforts, and reassured the community of bringing back peace in no distant time.
He also sent words of condolences and solidarity to all the communities caught in the breaches — from Ifelodun to Irepodun, Isin, Ekiti, Edu, and Patigi.
“We have come to commiserate with the community over the attacks. It is to also commend the security forces, forest guards, and vigilante for repelling them and restoring peace back to the community,” he said.
“It’s been quite challenging. Everything is being put in place to mitigate its effects, and make sure we end such occurrences.”
The Governor was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo; State Director of DSS; State Commandant for NSCDC, Dr. Umar Mohammed; Senior Special Assistant on Security, Muyideen Aliyu; and Chairman of Ifelodun, Hon Femi Yusuf;
The Governor got briefings from security officers and some stakeholders from Oke Ode and neighbouring Igbaja, including the National President of Oke Ode Development Association, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Ajala; Elder Oyin Zubair, and the youth leader.
The Governor had earlier issued a statement to commiserate with the communities affected, saying a lot more must be done to protect the people and their properties.
