The Kwara State Government has said that the invasion of communities in the state by bandits would not be condoned and the perpetrators brought to book.
The speaker of Kwara House of Assembly, Mr. Yakubu Salihu, said this when he led a state delegation on a condolence visit to Ilesha-Baruba in Baruten Local Government Area.
On the state’s delegation were the member representing Gwanabe/Adena/Bani/Gweria, Hon. Ahmed Baba, the executive chairman of Baruten Local Government Council, Hon. Isa Jibril and the All Progressives Congress chairman, Baruten Local Government, Hon. Abu Setraco.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Kwara Police Command had on Tuesday confirmed that 10 armed men invaded the Ilesha Baruba Motor Park and opened fire indiscriminately on people gathered at a nearby relaxation spot.
It said that six people lost their lives, while two others sustained serious gunshot injuries during the attack.
The delegation, which was at the palace of the Emir of Ilesha-Baruba, Prof. Halidu Abubakar, condoled the traditional ruler over the loss of his subjects.
Also, the delegation visited the families of the victims, the Ardo Fulani and the Miyyeti Allah in the community.
Mr. Danladi-Salihu delivered the government’s condolence message to the Emir and the bereaved families.
According to the speaker, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is very devastated by the sad development.
“We are here on behalf of the government and people of Kwara to register our sincere condolences over the unfortunate incident that led to the loss of lives of innocent people in our community, It is indeed a trying time for us all.
“We want to assure you that the invasion of our communities will not be condoned, and the perpetrators will be brought to book.
“The governor has directed the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Security Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and other security agencies to ensure that those behind the attack on innocent and harmless people are called to account,” he said.
The speaker enjoined the people of the community to remain vigilant and assist the security agencies with useful information.
He reassured residents that the security agencies would combat banditry in the state.
