Vice-President Kashim Shettima has conveyed the condolences of President Bola Tinubu to the government and people of Kwara over the recent killings in Woro, Kaima Local Government Area, on Feb. 3.
Shettima, who spoke on behalf of the President on Saturday
during a condolence visit to the state, described the incident as tragic and
shocking, noting that the victims were peaceful residents engaged in legitimate
livelihoods.
He said that the affected communities had for centuries
practised peaceful and tolerant forms of Islam, adding that the violence was
alien to their history, culture and religious traditions.
“Please accept our heartfelt condolences on behalf of
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“Our prayers are with you, and our empathy is with the
affected families and communities,” the Vice-President said.
Shettima disclosed that the Federal Government had deployed
a battalion of the Nigerian Army to the area, assuring that all necessary
measures were being taken to restore peace and security.
He also said that the President had directed the
Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in
collaboration with the Kwara State Emergency Management Agency, to mobilise
relief materials to provide humanitarian support to the victims.
The Vice-President prayed for the repose of the souls of the
deceased and asked God to grant the families the fortitude to bear the losses.
In his response, Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara
thanked the President and Vice President, describing the Federal Government’s
response as swift and reassuring.
The governor said that security agencies, including troops
from the Nigerian Army’s 2 Division, had been deployed to the area, while NEMA
officials were already on ground to assess and respond to the humanitarian
needs.
Abdulrazaq expressed optimism that sustained prayers and
collective efforts would lead to improved security across the country, while
urging Nigerians to continue supporting the President and national leadership.
(NAN)
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