Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State on Thursday visited Oke Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area to commiserate with residents and families who lost loved ones in the recent bandits’ attacks.
Last Sunday’s assault on the Ogba-Ayo community of Oke Ode reportedly left about 12 people dead, including the Baale of Ogba-Ayo, while several others were abducted.
Accompanied by security chiefs and senior government officials, the governor prayed for the repose of the deceased, praised the gallantry of security forces, and assured the community that peace and normalcy would soon return.
“We have come to commiserate with the people of this community. It is also to commend the security forces, forest guards, and vigilantes for repelling the attackers and restoring calm,” he said.
“It has been quite challenging, but everything is being put in place to mitigate the impact and prevent future occurrences.”
A statement by his spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye, said the governor extended his condolences and solidarity to other affected communities across Ifelodun, Irepodun, Isin, Ekiti, Edu, and Patigi Local Government Areas.
In his entourage were the Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo; State Director of DSS; State Commandant of NSCDC, Dr Umar Mohammed; Senior Special Assistant on Security, Muyideen Aliyu; and Chairman of Ifelodun LGA, Femi Yusuf.
The governor also held security briefings with officers and community stakeholders, including the National President of Oke Ode Development Association, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Ajala; Elder Oyin Zubair; and the youth leader of the community.
Governor AbdulRazaq had earlier issued a condolence statement, stressing that more decisive steps must be taken to safeguard lives and property across the state.
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