Crime
President Tinubu Meets Kwara Governor Amid Response to Deadly Kaiama Attack
*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday held a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa with Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, days after a brutal terrorist attack claimed over 160 lives in the Worro community of Kaiama Local Government Area.
The encounter follows President Tinubu’s swift directive on Wednesday for the deployment of an army battalion to the troubled region and the launch of Operation Savannah Shield, a dedicated military initiative to combat terrorist elements, secure vulnerable communities, and prevent further violence in the border area near Niger State.
Authorities, including the Kwara State government and security sources, have attributed the Tuesday night assault on Worro (also spelled Woro) and nearby Nuku communities to suspected jihadist fighters, possibly linked to groups like Boko Haram or affiliates of Islamic State West Africa Province. Gunmen reportedly rounded up residents, bound some victims, and opened fire after locals rejected demands to abandon allegiance to the Nigerian state in favor of Sharia law.
Homes, shops, and the traditional ruler’s palace were set ablaze during the hours-long raid, with the death toll rising to at least 162 according to the Nigerian Red Cross and local lawmakers, marking one of the deadliest incidents in the region in recent times.
President Tinubu strongly condemned the killings as “cowardly and inhumane,” expressing particular outrage that victims were targeted for upholding peaceful Islamic practices over extremist ideology.
He emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration between federal and state security agencies to support affected communities, pursue justice against perpetrators, and restore peace.
After the meeting, Governor AbdulRazaq briefed State House correspondents, expressing appreciation for the President’s rapid response. He voiced confidence that the troop deployment and Operation Savannah Shield would deter future attacks, bring calm to Kaiama, and help rebuild security in the area.
The President also called for sustained efforts to address the root causes of insecurity in Nigeria’s North-Central and border regions, where armed groups have increasingly carried out village raids, mass killings, and kidnappings.
Other high-profile figures present at the Presidential Villa included the Senate President, the Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and governors from Imo, Kebbi, and Cross River states, though their attendance appeared unrelated to the Kwara discussions.
The meeting underscores the federal government’s intensified focus on curbing the spread of terrorism into previously less-affected areas like Kwara, amid ongoing nationwide security challenges. Search and recovery operations continue in the affected communities, with many residents still reported missing.
The attack comes 48 Hours After Bola Tinubu Visit.
Three people have been killed and one injured in a fresh attack in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South LGA of Plateau State, raising fresh concerns over insecurity in the area.
The attack occurred just 48 hours after President Tinubu’s visit to Plateau, where he met stakeholders on security.
The victims, Luka Sandu Pam (36), Samuel Davou (38), and Deme Saidu (36) were ambushed around 7 p.m. on Friday while returning from Gero on a motorbike.
They were part of a group of about 15 youths heading home from a mining site. Eyewitnesses say the group was attacked by suspected armed herdsmen, forcing others to flee.
Gyel Youth Leader, Dung Davou, confirmed the incident, while Chairman of the Berom Youth Moulders.
Association, Barrister Solomon Dalyop, described the killings as a sign of worsening insecurity. He noted the victims had gone to observe Good Friday before the attack.
Police spokesperson SP Alfred Alabo could not be reached for comment as of press time.
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Ebonyi: Gunmen Assasinate Another Traditional Ruler
The latest incident brings to five the number of traditional rulers killed in Ebonyi in recent times, deepening concerns over rising insecurity and targeted attacks on community leaders.
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Gunmen have assassinated another traditional ruler in Ebonyi State, in what residents describe as a brazen and targeted attacks.
The victim, HRH Eze Jehoshaphat Ikegwu of Ishinkwor community in Onicha Local Government Area, was reportedly shot dead at his private residence after the assailants gained access under the cover of darkness.
Eyewitnesses said that the attackers fired through a window before forcing their way into the building, and killed the monarch in his bedroom in the presence of his wife.
The Chairman of Onicha LGA, Ikechukwu Ogbofia, has condemned the killing as barbaric, confirming that security agencies have launched an investigation.
Police spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, also said that the command has commenced a full probe.
The latest incident brings to five the number of traditional rulers killed in Ebonyi in recent times, deepening concerns over rising insecurity and targeted attacks on community leaders.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a detailed briefing on the recent deadly attack in Jos, Plateau State, and approved additional security measures to restore lasting peace in the affected areas.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State disclosed this after meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday.
The governor described the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, which claimed over a dozen lives and left many injured, as “an act of terrorism.”
He said security forces have since restored calm following fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning.
“Additional security measures have been approved by the President in conjunction with state security architecture, while investigations continue to unravel the identities and motives of the attackers, who are yet to be fully apprehended,” Governor Mutfwang stated.
The governor also revealed that President Tinubu may visit Plateau State soon to commiserate with victims and affected families.
The meeting followed President Tinubu’s earlier high-level session with top security and intelligence chiefs to review the situation and chart a coordinated response to the violence.
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