Senior military officers visit Kwara LG, assure residents of maximum security
The army authorities on Friday led a team of senior military officers on a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Irepodun Local Government Area, Abdulazeez Yakubu, in Omu-Aran.
Commander of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi Barracks, Ilorin, Brig.- Gen Ezra Barkins, on Friday led a team of senior military officers on a courtesy visit to Yakubu.
The visit followed a recent kidnapping incident in Omu-Aran, where six individuals were reportedly abducted, raising concern among residents and authorities alike.
Mr Barkins sympathized with the people of Irepodun and conveyed the army’s concern over the increasing spate of kidnappings and security threats across several local government areas in Kwara South.
He reaffirmed the army’s unwavering commitment to supporting efforts aimed at restoring peace and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the region.
He said, “The military has been closely monitoring the situation and is actively engaging with relevant stakeholders to tackle these threats.’’
In his response, Mr Yakubu thanked the army for the visit and lauded its continued support and intervention in addressing insecurity.
He acknowledged the numerous challenges facing local communities and emphasised that local government chairmen in Kwara South had been working collaboratively to improve security through joint efforts and intelligence sharing.
The chairman assured the military delegation of Irepodun LGA’s readiness to maintain close cooperation with security agencies to strengthen the fight against crime and insecurity in the area.
(NAN)
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