Kwara governor seeks army support after attacks in Ekiti and Yashikira
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has met with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, to address recent security challenges in the state. The discussion focused on strategies to improve public safety following attacks in Ekiti and Yashikira communities. Police tactical squads have been deployed to affected areas to restore order and reassure residents. The incidents have raised concerns about security in local communities.
What we know
- AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq met with Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu to discuss renewed security threats in Kwara State.
- Recent attacks occurred in Ekiti and Yashikira communities, with gunmen killing three worshippers and abducting 15 others during a night vigil at Ori-Oke Ajaiye.
- The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the attack happened while a church vigil was ongoing, as reported by Pastor Adebayo Abiodun.
- Suspected bandits also attacked the Yashikira community, targeting the police divisional headquarters and the Emir’s palace, abducting 10 people and setting part of the palace on fire.
- The Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, has ordered a full-scale tactical response involving multiple security agencies to rescue victims and apprehend the attackers.
