Terrorists Attack: Tinubu deploys army battalion to Kaiama

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a terrorist attack on Worro community.

He said the battalion would spearhead Operation Savannah Shield to check the terrorists and protect vulnerable communities.

This was contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday in Abuja.

The President condemned the attack, describing it as cowardly and barbaric, vowing that the perpetrators would be tracked and brought to justice.

He expressed anger that the attackers killed residents who rejected their attempt at indoctrination, choosing to practise Islam that is neither extreme nor violent.

He said: “It is commendable that the community members, even though Muslims, refused to be conscripted into a weird belief that promoted violence over peace and dialogue.”

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Tinubu urged collaboration between federal and state agencies to provide relief to the affected community and ensure the culprits do not escape.

He prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and condoled with the bereaved families, as well as the people and government of Kwara State.

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