Kwara governor mourns slain forest guards, inaugurates new security council
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has mourned the death of five forest guards who died during a midnight attack in Nuku community of Kaiama Local Government Area.
The Governor expressed his condolences via a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Alhaji Bashir Adigun, on Friday wherein he commended their bravery and patriotism.
He noted that the incident underscores the threats that terrorists pose to local communities, urging the military high command to tweak their strategies in the fight against bandits.
“Nothing can truly compensate for the ultimate sacrifice that the fallen guards have made on our behalf. Our sincere condolences go to the families and communities of the forest guards. They will forever remain our heroes,” the governor said.
AbdulRazaq went further to announce the launch of the Kwara State Security Strategy Committee, a body that will comprise Kwara-born retired military generals and top security officers.
The committee which consists of retired Major General GA Wahab (chairman); Maj. Gen. Yemi Abidoye; Maj-Gen. Abubakar Ndalolo; Rear Admiral Aliyu Lawal; Air Commodore ASA Buhari; AIG Aderemi Opadokun; and Lt. Col. WA Lawal has been charged with the obligation of buffing up security in the state and ensuring efficiency of security operations.
Expressing optimism in the capacity of committee members, the governor revealed that he will be having a meeting with the committee later today, Friday April 10, for inauguration.
