FIC Report (Kwara State) – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Saturday received Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shetima on a condolence visit to the state over the recent terrorist attack in Woro (Kaiama) in which at least 75 innocent lives were lost.
In an address at the Ahmadu Bello House in Ilorin, the Vice President called the attack an unacceptable violation of people’s right to peaceful practice of their faith, saying the size of the carnage shocked Nigerians.
On his entourage were Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum; Senator Ali Ndume; Senator Emmanuel Udende; Senator Ovie Omo-Agege; Director General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar; and Managing Director, Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Engr Jennifer Adighije.
They were received by Governor AbdulRazaq alongside Senator Sadiq Umar (Kwara North); Rep. Mukhtar Tolani Sagaya; Kwara House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Salihu Yakubu Danladi; cabinet members; Emir of Kaiama, HRH Alhaji Muazu Sheu Omar; Chairman, Kaiama Local Government, Abdullahi Abubakar Danladi; and State APC Chairman Prince Sunday Fagbemi; among other dignitaries.
Shetima conveyed the sympathy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Governor AbdulRazaq, the people of Kaiama, and the entire Kwara State on the incident, and prayed to Allah to grant the deceased Al-jannah Firdaus.
“Your Excellency, we are here at the behest of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to commiserate with you and the good people of Kaiama and Kwara State by extension over the tragedy that befell our communities of Woro and Nuku on the evening of Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026,” he said.
“That tragic killing had shocked Nigerians because the victims were peaceful members of communities that were dedicated to building their peaceful livelihoods while they practised their religion in the peaceful and harmonious manner that the injunctions of Islam have instructed.
Shetima said a battalion of the Nigerian Army has been deployed to wipe the threats off Kaiama and environs, saying all hands are on deck to ensure that peace and tranquillity is restored to those communities.
“Security issues are sensitive issues. We do not have to divulge most of the actions that have been taken by our security establishment. But I am here fundamentally to commiserate with the government and people of Kwara and the people of Kaiama in particular over the tragic loss of lives and to reassure the good people of the state of harmony that our prayers are with you, our empathy is with you,” he added.
The VP said the President has instructed the Director General of NEMA to mobilise all resources in partnership with the state emergency management agency in support of the distressed communities.
AbdulRazaq, for his part, hailed the President for his swift actions, including the immediate deployment of soldiers and police tactical teams to the affected communities.
He confirmed that the troops of Operation Savannah Shield are already being deployed to prevent a recurrence.
Speaking on behalf of Northeastern States, Governor Zulum also sympathised with the people of Kwara, and prayed Allah to bless the departed souls.
Kaiama LG Chairman, Abdullahi and the Emir, Alhaji Omar, in their separate remarks, appreciated the President for his support and VP Kashima Shetima for the visit.
They also acknowledged Governor AbdulRazaq’s immediate steps and his visit to Kaiama for condolence.
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FADEYI, Babajide A. (PIO)
FIC, Ilorin
