By Stephen Oladele
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the decision to establish a new army battalion in the state.
The army battalion is to be located in Omu Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area of the State.
The governor, in a statement on Tuesday, said the new military formation will significantly boost security response to the threat of banditry and terrorism.
Abdulrazaq, in the statement signed by his Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood Agboola, commended the president for keeping to the promise of improving security presence in the state while also thanking the military leadership for processing the request for more military presence in the state.
The governor also acknowledged support of the Office of the National Security Adviser and the gallantry of all the security forces, including the Defence, DSS and the police, in the campaign against terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes.
“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.
“On behalf of the people and government of our state, I wholeheartedly thank Mr. President for yet another promise kept to the state. We are confident that the new battalion will greatly strengthen counterterrorism and anti-kidnapping operations across various theatres.
“Of particular note are the other discreet, multi-agency efforts of government to stamp out kidnappings, free all victims, and clear all unwanted elements from our forests,” the governor stated.
