Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday night convened an emergency security council meeting with heads of security agencies in the state 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, was part of the state government’s immediate response to the incident, amid heightened security concerns across several communities in the North-Central state.

Speaking after the meeting, Governor AbdulRazaq said the session was aimed at reviewing the prevailing security situation and strengthening coordinated efforts to address 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.

“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,” the governor said.

He expressed confidence that the outcomes of the meeting would help stabilise the security situation and restore calm in affected areas.

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

The emergency meeting comes amid intensified security operations in parts of Kwara State following coordinated attacks in Kaiama and neighbouring communities. Security agencies have reportedly deployed additional military and police personnel to forest corridors believed to be used by armed groups.

The consultations underscore the state government’s efforts to strengthen intelligence sharing, inter-agency collaboration, and rapid-response mechanisms to prevent further attacks, particularly in vulnerable rural areas.

Meanwhile, PUNCH Online had earlier reported that Governors AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, Usman Ododo of Kogi State, and Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State visited victims of last week’s attack on Woro community in Kaiama LGA, who are currently receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Ilorin.

Speaking with journalists during the visit, Governor Oyebanji described the attack as unfortunate and expressed solidarity with the Kwara State Government and affected 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,” Oyebanji said.

He added that the three states would continue to strengthen collaboration to curb cross-border criminal activities threatening communities in the region.