Ademola Adeleke, Osun state governor, has ordered heightened security across border communities following the terror attack in neighbouring Kwara state.
The governor also expressed condolences to the government
and people of Kwara state over the attack on Woro and Nuku communities in
Kaiama LGA, describing the incident as a painful tragedy.
In a statement he made on Friday on his X page, Adeleke said
Osun would continue to monitor developments closely and work with security
agencies to prevent a spillover of violence into the state.
“I am deeply saddened by the reports of the mass killing of
innocent Nigerians in Woro and Nuku communities of Kaiama. On behalf of the
Government, and people of Osun State, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the
Government, and people of Kwara State over this painful tragedy,” the governor
said.
He added that residents of Osun shared in the grief of the
affected communities.
“The people of Osun stand in solidarity with Kwara at this
difficult time. We mourn with the bereaved families and pray that Almighty God
grants them the strength to bear this irreparable loss, while healing those who
sustained injuries,” Adeleke said.
The governor noted that the state government had intensified
security operations around its border areas to forestall any escalation of
violence.
“However, I must stress that the continued sealing of the
Amotekun Corps by the police has significantly weakened our security response,
especially in rural and border areas where the outfit has proven expertise in
containment and intelligence-led operations,” he said.
“I, therefore call on the Inspector General of Police to
immediately unseal the Amotekun office and ensure that all detained Amotekun
officers are promptly charged to court, having been held without trial for
several months.”
Warning of the risks posed by delays, Adeleke said “further
delay poses grave risks to our rural communities and creates gaps that
criminals and bandits are already exploiting”.
“Osun remains committed to regional cooperation, proactive
security measures, and the full deployment of lawful structures necessary to
secure our people across the grassroots,” he added.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment
of troops to “checkmate the barbaric terrorists and protect defenceless
communities” in Kwara.
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