The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Kwara State following the deadly terrorist attacks in the villages of Woro and Nuku, which claimed at least 162 lives.
In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday, Abiodun described the incident as tragic and horrifying, highlighting that innocent residents were brutally killed while carrying out their daily activities. He condemned reports that attackers targeted residents who allegedly refused to adopt Sharia law, noting that homes and shops were burned and several people kidnapped. The attackers are believed to have affiliations with Boko Haram.
Governor Abiodun stressed that Nigeria remains a secular state that respects freedom of religion and called on law enforcement agencies to track down the perpetrators and ensure they face the full weight of the law. He emphasized that Nigerians deserve to live free from fear and senseless violence.
He said, “On behalf of myself and my colleagues in the Southern Governors’ Forum, we express our deepest condolences over the dastardly terror attack in Kwara State. This is senseless violence that must be nipped in the bud. Security agencies must intensify operations against the perpetrators and bring them to book. They must never get away with this.”
Abiodun commended Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq and the people of Kwara State for their resilience, while urging security agencies to ensure justice is served and to prevent further attacks on innocent citizens.
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