Tinubu declares war on terror: Army deployed in Kaiama after brutal attack

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of a military battalion in Kaiama Local Government Area in Kwara State following a deadly terrorist attack that killed scores of residents.

The attack, which left 78 people dead, was condemned by Tinubu as “cowardly and beastly.”

The president has launched Operation Savannah Shield to strengthen federal security presence in the area and prevent further attacks.

The deployment of troops is aimed at restoring security and stabilising the affected communities.

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Tinubu condemned the attack and described the gunmen as “heartless” for hitting soft targets and hapless villagers in Worro.

The government has promised to investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice

This significant move was disclosed in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) on Wednesday.

President Tinubu was quoted to have said the new military command would spearhead Operation Savannah Shield to checkmate the barbaric terrorists and protect defenceless communities.

He reportedly described the gunmen as heartless for choosing soft targets in their doomed campaign of terror.

Tinubu expressed rage that the attackers killed the community members who rejected their obnoxious attempt at indoctrination, choosing instead to practise Islam that is neither extreme nor violent.

“It’s commendable that the community members, even though Muslims, refused to be conscripted into a weird belief that promoted violence over peace and dialogue,” he was further quoted to have said.

The President urged collaboration between federal and state agencies to provide succour to members of the community and ensure those who committed the atrocities did not go scot-free.

Tinubu prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and condoled with those who lost family members.

He also condoled with the people and the government of Kwara State.