President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a deadly overnight attack on Worro community by suspected Boko Haram terrorists.
The directive, announced by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, also includes the appointment of a field commander and the launch of a military operation codenamed Operation Savanna Shield.
Tinubu said the battalion would lead efforts to contain the attackers, protect vulnerable communities, and restore security in the area.
He condemned the attack as “cowardly and beastly,” noting that the victims were defenceless civilians.
The President directed federal and state agencies to provide relief to affected residents, ensure the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators, and reassured the people of Kwara State of the Federal Government’s commitment to preventing a recurrence.
