By Wole Adedeji, llorin
Dr. Bukola Saraki, former Governor of Kwara State and Senate President, has condemned the gruesome attack on Nuku village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State by armed bandits that led to the killing of five forest guards.
In a statement in Ilorin by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, he described the incident as “barbaric, senseless, and a painful loss not only to the affected families but the entire state.”
He expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of the gallant forest guards who said paid the ultimate price in the line of duty saying, their sacrifice in defending their community would never be forgotten.
Saraki prayed Almighty Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest in ‘Aljannah Firdaus’, forgive their shortcomings, and reward their bravery with the highest place in Paradise.
The former governor also extended his heartfelt condolences to the entire Kaiama Emirate, families of the slain guards, and the entire people of the area, urging them to remain steadfast and united in the face of the tragedy.
He commending the efforts of security operatives and local forest guards for their bravery for still repelling the attack at the end and stressed the need for sustained vigilance and stronger collaboration among all security stakeholders to prevent re-occurrences.
Saraki also called on relevant authorities to intensify efforts in exposing and bringing the perpetrators of the heinous act to justice. He prayed for continued peace, protection, and security across Kwara state and the nation at large