Ilorin
The Kwara state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Tuesday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the establishment of a new army battalion in the state.
The governor said the establishment of the battalion was another promise kept by the president in the federal government’s efforts to counter terrorism and anti-kidnapping activities.
The army battalion is to be located in Omu Aran in Irepodun local government area of the state.
In a statement, Tuesday, the governor said the new military formation will significantly boost security response to the threat of banditry and terrorism.
“Specifically, I express our appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, for the swiftness with which he graciously processed our request for more hands to strengthen the presence of the army in the state,” the statement quoted the governor as saying.
AbdulRazaq also acknowledged support of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the gallantry of all security operatives in the campaign against terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes.
