Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday led a Federal Government delegation to Kwara State to sympathise with residents of Nuku and Woro communities in Kaiama Local Government Area following recent terrorist attacks that claimed several lives.
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During the visit, Shettima reassured the affected communities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to restoring peace and stability, noting that firm security measures had already been put in place.
He disclosed that a battalion of the Nigerian Army had been deployed to Kaiama as part of sustained efforts to tackle insecurity in the area.
According to the Vice President, the delegation was in the state on the directive of President Tinubu to commiserate with the people of Kaiama and Kwara State over what he described as the shocking February 3, 2026 attack on the Woro and Nuku communities.
Shettima also revealed that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) had been instructed to collaborate with the Kwara State Emergency Management Agency to provide relief materials and necessary support to the affected residents.
“Please accept our heartfelt condolences on behalf of President Tinubu. A battalion of the Nigerian Army has been deployed, and all hands are on deck to restore peace and tranquillity,” the Vice President assured.
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, commended the swift response of the Federal Government, noting that security personnel were already on the ground.
He confirmed that “Operation Savannah Shield is in motion” and called on Nigerians to continue praying for improved security nationwide.
Also speaking, Borno State Governor and Chairman of the North East Governors Forum, Babagana Umara Zulum, extended condolences to the victims’ families and expressed optimism that such attacks would not recur.
Local authorities, including the Chairman of Kaiama Local Government Area, Abdullahi Abubakar Danladi, and the Emir of Kaiama, HRH Alhaji Mu’azu Shehu Omar, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima for their prompt intervention and the deployment of security operatives.
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