Meanwhile, the state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed grief over the attacks which also led to the killing of the forest guards.
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Alh. Bashir Adigun, on Friday, AbdulRazaq said he “received with heavy heart the death of five forest guards as they repelled a midnight attack on their position in Nuku community of Kaiama local government area.”
The governor commended the bravery and patriotism, which led the forest guards to neutralise dozens of the terrorists during the encounter.
He said the incident underscores the threats which terrorists pose to the local communities, and urged the military’s high command to increase their efforts in order to put an end to the situation.
Adigun further quoted the governor as saying, “I commend the efforts of the security agencies in this theatre and urge them to do more.
“Nothing can truly compensate for the ultimate sacrifice that the fallen guards have made on our behalf. Our sincere condolences go to the families and communities of the forest guards. They will forever remain our heroes.
“We are, nevertheless, committed to supporting their families. I pray that Almighty God repose their beautiful souls and give us victory over these terrorists.”
AbdulRazaq later constituted the Kwara State Security Strategy Committee, comprising Kwara-born retired military generals and top security officers, with a view to reviewing and providing solutions to the security situations in the state.
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