Gov. AbdulRazaq Hosts Eruku Community, CAN Leaders, Condemns Attacks on Worshippers and Farmers

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Thursday received a combined delegation from Eruku community in Ekiti Local Government Area and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on a courtesy visit to Ahmadu Bello House, Ilorin. The visit followed the recent attack on the community, including the Christ Apostolic Church where several worshippers were affected.

The governor had on Wednesday led a high-powered delegation — including the Commissioner of Police, CP Ojo Adekimi; the State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS); and other government officials — to Eruku to commiserate with residents over the unfortunate incident.

Governor AbdulRazaq also expressed sadness over a separate attack on rice farmers in Bokungi, Edu Local Government Area, condemning both assaults as “unconscionable and tragic.” He prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for strength for their families.

During his visit to Eruku, the governor addressed the people at the palace of the Owa of Eruku, Oba Busari Olarewaju, before proceeding to the attacked church where he assured residents of strengthened security measures.

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According to him, the state has activated additional security arrangements to safeguard schools and places of worship in the southern parts of Kwara. He disclosed that a fresh mobilisation of Nigerian Army personnel had been deployed to Eruku, supported by the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, which brought over 900 additional troops to the state.

In Ilorin, Governor AbdulRazaq reaffirmed to the visiting delegation that his administration would “leave no stone unturned” in restoring peace and stability to Eruku. He also commended CAN leadership for its swift response and prayers for the state.

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Speaking on infrastructure, the governor highlighted the importance of the Eruku road as a national asset, assuring that contractors would soon recommence repair works. He added that the state would continue to advocate for the dualisation of the Ilorin–Kabba road due to its strategic economic relevance to the North-Central region.