Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the deployment of 900 additional troops to the state just as he confirmed Tuesday’s terrorists’ attack on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church , Eruku.
Abdulrazak said on Wednesday that the deployment of the additional troops is reassuring.
He called for urgent reinforcement of security personnel in the Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor also directed immediate action to bring the tense situation in Eruku under control.
“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 statement said.
AbdulRazaq condemned the incident, describing it as “unconscionable,” while expressing sympathy for the families affected and the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) community hit by the attack.
He assured residents that the state government would continue to back security agencies to ensure the protection of lives and property.
“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,” Ajakaye added.
Reports said two worshippers were killed and many others wounded during the attack.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
