Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday night convened an emergency security council meeting with heads of security agencies following the recent terrorist attack in Kaiama Local Government Area that reportedly claimed about 175 lives.

The meeting, held at the Ahmadu Bello House in Ilorin, formed part of the state government’s immediate response to the incident, which has heightened security concerns across communities in the North-Central state.

Speaking after the meeting, Governor AbdulRazaq said the session was convened to review the security situation and strengthen coordinated responses to emerging threats.

“As part of our multi-layered response to the recent terrorist attack in Kaiama LGA, I summoned an emergency security council meeting at the Ahmadu Bello House in Ilorin today,” the governor said.

“I received briefings from all the security commanders in the state, and we discussed strategies to neutralise all threats to our citizens and secure lives and property.”

Abdulrazaq expressed optimism that the outcomes of the meeting would improve security and restore calm in affected communities.

“I am upbeat that our deliberations today will boost the security situation in the state and restore calm and peace across our communities,” he added.

The emergency session came amid intensified security operations in parts of Kwara following coordinated attacks in Kaiama and surrounding communities.

Security agencies were said to have deployed military and police personnel to forest corridors believed to be used by armed groups, as authorities work to prevent further assaults.

The consultations, according to officials, are also aimed at strengthening intelligence sharing, inter-agency collaboration and rapid response mechanisms, particularly in vulnerable rural communities.

Naija News recalls that Governors AbdulRazaq, Usman Ododo of Kogi State and Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State had on Sunday visited victims of last week’s attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area.

The victims are currently receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Ilorin.

Speaking with journalists during the visit, Oyebanji described the incident as unfortunate and expressed solidarity with the Kwara State Government and residents.

“We stand in solidarity with the people of Kwara State over this unfortunate incident.

“We also commend the Federal Government and security agencies for the swift response so far. The victims are stable but remain under close watch at the intensive unit,” he said.

The Ekiti governor added that the three states would continue to strengthen collaboration to tackle cross-border criminal activities threatening communities in the region.