Establishment Of New Army Battalion In Omu-Aran Excites Gov Abdulrazaq
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of a new army battalion in the state, effectively committing more boots and military hardware to tackle security threats in the North Central state.
The army battalion will be located in Omu Aran, Irepodun Local Government.
In a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com on Tuesday by Mr Mashood, AbdulRafiu Agboola, Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Government House, the governor said the new military formation will significantly boost security response to the threat of banditry and terrorism in the state.
‘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.
Governor AbdulRazaq also acknowledged support of the ONSA and the gallantry of all the security forces, including the Defence, DSS and the police, in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes.
‘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 statement added-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
