- Tinubu orders military action after Kwara attack
- Operation Savannah Shield launched to restore peace
- First military commander arrives in Ilorin
- Governor AbdulRazaq briefs President in Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigerian military to eliminate terrorists responsible for the recent attack in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State and restore lasting peace to the troubled community. The directive follows a high-level security briefing between the President and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Governor AbdulRazaq disclosed the President’s order while speaking with journalists on Thursday after a closed-door meeting with Tinubu. According to the governor, the Federal Government has already taken swift action by deploying a new military operation to the area.
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He confirmed that Operation Savannah Shield has been activated and that its first commander has officially reported to Kwara State.
“Yes, I came to brief Mr President on what happened in Kaiama Local Government Area and also to thank him for the prompt action taken,” AbdulRazaq said.
The governor explained that the newly deployed military commander arrived in Ilorin on Thursday and immediately commenced operations.
“As I speak to you, the first commander for Operation Savannah Shield has reported in Kwara State today and he is already hitting the ground running. We rely on the military to do what they do best,” he added.
AbdulRazaq said the President’s swift response has boosted confidence among residents and security agencies, stressing that the military has been given a clear mandate to restore calm.
“Mr President has directed the armed forces to move in, clean up the area, and ensure peace and stability return to the region,” the governor stated.
He also thanked the President for his support, noting that the operation would go a long way in deterring further attacks and reassuring affected communities.
