Kwara Governor Holds Emergency Security Meeting After Kaiama Massacre

 

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State on Monday night convened an urgent security council meeting with heads of security agencies in the state following the recent violent attack in Kaiama Local Government Area that reportedly left about 175 people dead.

The session, held at the Ahmadu Bello House, Ilorin, aimed at reviewing the security situation and strengthening coordinated efforts to prevent further incidents in the North-Central state.

Governor AbdulRazaq said the meeting was part of the state government’s multi-layered strategy to safeguard lives and property.

“I received briefings from all security commanders in the state, and we discussed strategies to neutralise threats to our citizens. Our goal is to restore calm and ensure the safety of all communities,” the governor said.

He expressed optimism that the decisions taken during the meeting would enhance security and reassure residents in affected areas.

The emergency meeting comes amid intensified security operations across Kwara, particularly in areas surrounding Kaiama, where security agencies have deployed military and police personnel to patrol forest corridors believed to be used by armed groups.

Earlier, Governors AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, Usman Ododo of Kogi, and Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti visited victims of the Woro community attack receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Ilorin.

Governor Oyebanji described the attack as “tragic” and expressed solidarity with the people of Kwara State. He also commended the federal government and security agencies for their prompt response.

“We remain committed to strengthening collaboration among our states to tackle cross-border criminal activities threatening communities in the region,” Oyebanji said.

The state government continues to emphasise intelligence sharing, inter-agency cooperation, and rapid response mechanisms to prevent further attacks in vulnerable rural communities.