…. Praises swift Federal-State Security coordination, Calls for sustained security
Babajide Fadoju
Araba Femi Sanni has expressed profound grief over the brutal killings in Woro and Nuku communities of Kaiama Local Government Area, describing the attack as a painful assault on the peace-loving people of Kwara North and their long-standing tradition of religious tolerance and communal harmony.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Araba Femi Sanni said the massacre struck at the very heart of Kaiama, a land known for its coexistence, dignity of labour, and firm rejection of extremism in all its forms.
“The people of Kaiama, Woro, Nuku and neighbouring communities have practised Islam as a religion of peace for generations,” he said.
“Those who carried out this barbaric act are not representatives of our faith or our culture. They are violent extremists twisting religion to advance sinister and destructive motives.”
Araba Femi Sanni noted that the attack was particularly tragic because it targeted innocent villagers who refused indoctrination and stood by the moderate, non-violent values that have defined Kwara North for decades.
He commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his swift response, presence, and decisive engagement with security authorities, describing the Governor’s actions as reassuring to grieving families and reflective of leadership that understands the peculiar security challenges of the Kwara North axis.
“Our people needed reassurance, and the Governor did not hesitate,” Araba said. “His prompt intervention and coordination with federal authorities helped restore confidence that Kwara North will not be abandoned to terror.”
The statement also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his strong condemnation of the killings and for approving the immediate deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama under Operation Savannah Shield.
Araba Femi Sanni welcomed the President’s clear description of the attackers as terrorists and extremists, stressing that naming the crime correctly was essential to defeating it.
“The President’s position affirms what the people of Kwara North already know: this was not banditry for ransom, but calculated terror aimed at breaking our communities,” he said.
He further lauded President Tinubu’s call for close collaboration between the Federal Government and sub-national authorities, noting that sustained synergy among security agencies, traditional institutions and local stakeholders was critical to restoring lasting peace in Kaiama, Baruten, Edu and other vulnerable border communities.
Araba Femi Sanni prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed, strength for the bereaved families, and healing for survivors. He urged residents of Kwara North to remain united, vigilant and supportive of security efforts.
“This tragedy will not define us. Justice will be served, peace will return, and our communities will rise stronger,” he said.