Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Kwara State on Saturday to visit Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area following a deadly attack that left 75 residents dead.
Shettima’s visit to Kwara was ordered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to a statement sent by his media assistant, Stany Nkwocha.
“The president has instructed the vice president to personally evaluate the situation and send federal condolences to the bereaved families,” Nkwocha stated.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and other state leaders welcomed the vice president when he arrived.
While early reports indicated more than 100 deaths, the governor had previously referred to the dead as local Muslims who were “massacred for refusing to submit to extremists preaching a strange doctrine.”
Tuesday night’s incident happened came after militants’ unsuccessful attempt to forcefully brainwash community members.
Shettima’s media assistant had earlier disclosed that the vice president, who left Abuja on Saturday, was communicating President Tinubu’s guarantees that the Federal Government would provide the victims with justice.
“VP Shettima is conveying President Tinubu’s strong assurances that the Federal Government will not relent until those responsible are tracked, apprehended, and brought to justice,” Nkwocha said.
The attacks on the settlements of Woro and Nuku had previously been denounced by President Tinubu, who called the attackers’ conduct “cowardly and beastly” and promised that military operations were already in progress to capture the offenders.
He affirmed that an Army battalion had been sent out as part of Operation Savannah Shield with the mission of “checkmate these barbaric terrorists and protect defenceless communities.”
Additionally, the President urged increased cooperation between federal and state institutions to aid victims and guarantee that the perpetrators are held accountable.
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