Kwara Governor in emergency meeting with security chiefs over killings
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State on Monday night convened an emergency security council meeting with heads of security agencies in the state.
The meeting, held at the Ahmadu Bello House in Ilorin, followed a recent terrorist attack in Kaiama Local Government Area that reportedly left about 175 people dead.
It formed part of the state government’s response to the incident, which has heightened security concerns across communities in the North-Central state.
Speaking after the meeting, AbdulRazaq said the engagement was aimed at reviewing the security situation and strengthening coordinated efforts to address emerging threats.
“As part of our multi-layered response to the recent terrorist attack in Kaiama LGA, I summoned an emergency security council meeting at the Ahmadu Bello House in Ilorin today,” the governor said.
“I received briefings from all the security commanders in the state, and we discussed strategies to neutralise all threats to our citizens and secure lives and property,” he added.
AbdulRazaq expressed optimism that the resolutions reached would improve security and restore calm in affected areas.
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“I am upbeat that our deliberations today will boost the security situation in the state and restore calm and peace across our communities,” he said.
The emergency meeting came amid intensified security operations in parts of Kwara following coordinated attacks in Kaiama and surrounding communities.
Security agencies have reportedly deployed military and police personnel to forest corridors believed to be used by armed groups.
The consultations underline efforts by the state government to strengthen intelligence sharing, inter-agency coordination, and rapid response mechanisms to prevent further attacks in vulnerable rural communities.
