FIC Report (Kwara State) – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has directed the state emergency management agency to mobilise support for victims of the Tuesday night terrorist attacks in Woro, Kaiama Local Government Area of the State.
The Governor made the directive around 2 a.m. on Thursday following his visit to the community where he commiserated with the victims, the Emir of Kaiama Alhaji Muazu Sheu Omar, and people of Kaiama Emirate over the attack.
Ahead of the visit to Woro, the Governor first arrived Kaiama on Wednesday night in company of the House of Assembly Speaker Rt. Honourable Salihu Yakubu-Danladi, security commanders, and senior government officials. The Head of Woro, Alhaji Saliu Bio Umar, and his chiefs also joined the Emir to receive the Governor.
At least 75 people of the Muslim majority village lost their lives and properties to the unfortunate incident that occurred on Tuesday, the Governor told reporters shortly after receiving briefings from security forces and community leaders.
The Governor, who prayed for the repose of the deceased, announced the immediate deployment of soldiers to the area by the President under Operation Savannah Shield.
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FADEYI Babajide A. (PIO)
FIC, Ilorin
