AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Governor of Kwara State, has expressed condolences over the killing of five forest guards who died while repelling a midnight attack on a security outpost in Nuku community, Kaiama Local Government Area.

In a statement issued by his media aide, the governor commended the guards for what he described as bravery and patriotism, noting that they resisted the attackers and reportedly neutralised several of them during the incident.

He said the attack highlights the continuing threat posed by armed groups to local communities and called on the military high command to review its strategies in tackling insecurity.

“I commend the efforts of the security agencies in this theatre and urge them to do more,” the governor said, while extending condolences to the families and communities of the deceased personnel.

AbdulRazaq also pledged government support for the families of the fallen guards, describing them as heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the state.

Meanwhile, the governor has constituted a Kwara State Security Strategy Committee made up of retired senior military officers and security officials to strengthen the state’s security response.

Members of the committee include retired Major General G.A. Wahab (chairman), Maj. Gen. Yemi Abidoye, Maj. Gen. Abubakar Ndalolo, Rear Admiral Aliyu Lawal, Air Commodore A.S.A. Buhari, Assistant Inspector-General of Police Aderemi Opadokun, and Lt. Col. W.A. Lawal, with Permanent Secretary (General Services), Shuaib Abdulganiyu, serving as secretary.

The governor is scheduled to meet with the committee on Friday for its inaugural session as part of efforts to review and enhance security strategies across the state.