Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has requested increased and urgent security deployment to Ekiti Local Government Area, especially the Eruku axis, to promptly curb the new wave of attacks in the area.
This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Rafiu Ajakaye on Wednesday in Ilorin.
The governor condemned the unreasonable attack and sympathised with the people of Eruku and environs, especially the families and the church directly impacted by the attack.
“The governor has sought immediate deployment of more security operatives to support the existing security architecture in the area.
“He requested that this new measure be activated immediately.
“The state government will continue to support the security agencies to tackle these challenges and ensure safety of lives and properties across the state,” he said.
The governor similarly commended President Bola Tinubu for the deployment of 900 additional troops in Kwara, saying the move is expected to strengthen security in the state.
“We have indeed seen appreciable calm in many areas previously affected. We sincerely thank the president for this.
“We are confident that the additional troops will provide further deterrence, overall safety for our people, and permanent calm,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Kwara Police Command confirmed an attempted bandit attack in Eruku, which occurred at about 6.p.m. on Tuesday.
The Command Spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said “the DPO Eruku and his team of police operatives, in collaboration with vigilantes, swiftly responded to the sound of gunshots emanating from the outskirts of the town, prompting the hoodlums to flee into the bush.”
”Upon thorough search of the area, one male victim, Mr Aderemi was discovered fatally shot inside the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun; while one Mr Tunde Ajayi another victim of fatal gunshot was found in the bush.
“A Vigilante member, Segun Alaja also sustained gunshot injuries and was immediately rushed to ECWA Hospital, Eruku, for medical treatment,” she said.
