Tinubu meets Kwara governor after Kaiama attack

Tinubu Meets Kwara Governor After Kaiama Attack

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened a high-level meeting with Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the State House in Abuja following the devastating assault on Worro community in Kaiama Local Government Area.

The attack, which occurred just two days prior, left more than 160 people dead and has been attributed to suspected jihadist fighters. The tragedy has sparked urgent consultations between federal and state authorities to address the worsening security situation in Kwara State.

During the meeting, President Tinubu emphasized the federal government’s immediate response to the massacre. He had earlier ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama and approved the establishment of a new military command to spearhead Operation Savannah Shield, a mission designed to flush out the attackers and secure vulnerable communities across the region.

Tinubu condemned the killings as cowardly and inhumane, expressing outrage that the victims were reportedly targeted for rejecting extremist indoctrination and choosing a peaceful practice of Islam.

The President directed closer collaboration between federal and state agencies to provide relief to affected residents. He stressed the importance of ensuring that perpetrators are tracked down and prosecuted, while also pledging humanitarian support for displaced families.

The meeting with Governor AbdulRazaq was part of a broader series of consultations, as other prominent figures also visited the State House. These included Senate President Godswill Akpabio, APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and governors Hope Uzodinma of Imo, Nasir Idris of Kebbi, and Bassey Otu of Cross River.

Although details of these wider engagements remain sketchy, the collective presence of political and governmental leaders underscores the gravity of the Kaiama tragedy and the urgency of coordinated action.

The federal government’s swift military and humanitarian measures signal a determination to restore peace and stability in Kwara State, while also sending a strong message against extremist violence.

The Kaiama attack has become a defining moment in Nigeria’s ongoing struggle against insurgency and communal violence.

Tinubu’s meeting with Governor AbdulRazaq reflects both the immediacy of the crisis and the broader national imperative to safeguard communities from extremist threats.