•••- Appreciates Gov. AbdulRazaq, President Tinubu, and Law Enforcement Agencies for Restoring Peace to Communities
In a heartfelt move, the Senator representing Kwara North Senatorial District, Sadiq Suleiman Umar, paid a condolence and solidarity visit to communities in Kaiama Local Government Area recently affected by tragic attacks by bandits that claimed lives and disrupted livelihoods.
Accompanied by local Leaders, Youth representatives, Women and Stakeholders, Senator Sadiq visited the grieving families and community leaders in the affected areas. The visit was marked by deep expressions of sorrow, encouragement, and firm reassurance of the government’s commitment to the security and well-being of the people.
As part of his visit, Senator Sadiq and his entourage also stopped at the Kaiama Local Government Secretariat, where they were warmly received by the Vice Chairman on behalf of the LGA Chairman. The meeting provided a platform for further engagement and briefing on local efforts being made to sustain peace in the communities.
Addressing the affected communities, Senator Sadiq condemned in the strongest terms the senseless killings and acts of violence that recently plagued the peaceful areas. He expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and assured them that he is working closely with relevant authorities to ensure the peace restored is sustained.
In his remarks, Senator Sadiq appreciated the swift intervention of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, whose proactive response helped to contain the situation and prevent further escalation. He specifically acknowledged the Governor’s provision of necessary logistics and motorcycles to aid security personnel in navigating the difficult terrains of the affected areas – an intervention that has significantly improved the mobility and efficiency of law enforcement operations on ground.
He also extended deep gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for his administration’s firm stance on national security and efforts towards strengthening peace in vulnerable communities across the Country.
“I applaud our law enforcement agencies, especially the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, and local vigilante groups, for their gallant and timely interventions in restoring calm and order in our communities. Their presence has been instrumental in dousing tension and preventing reprisal attacks,” he said.
Senator Sadiq further reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the voices of all affected communities are heard at the national level. He pledged to intensify efforts in advocating for improved security infrastructure, community policing, and sustainable peace-building initiatives within the senatorial district.
Stakeholders and Constituents who received the Senator praised his empathy and proactive engagement, describing his visit as timely and reassuring.
“Sen. Sadiq’s presence in our Communities gives us hope, it shows that we are not forgotten and that our pain is shared by our leaders.
His visit today comes after our amiable Governor Abdulrazaq had earlier visited the Local Government and re-assured us that help is coming and it actually came.”
As calm gradually returns to the affected areas, Senator Sadiq Umar has called on residents to remain vigilant, united, and law-abiding, while urging community leaders and youth groups to continue working with security agencies to maintain peace.
The visit stands as a testament to Senator Sadiq’s unwavering dedication to the security, peace, and prosperity of Kwara North and a firm reminder that leadership must always stand with the people, especially in times of trial.
