Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>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.<\/p>\nThe directive, which also includes the appointment of a field commander and the immediate commencement of a military operation tagged Operation Savanna Shield, was disclosed on Wednesday by the President\u2019s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.<\/p>\n
The President said the battalion would spearhead efforts to contain the attackers and protect vulnerable communities in the area.<\/p>\n
Tinubu condemned the attack, describing it as \u201ccowardly and beastly,\u201d and said the assailants deliberately targeted defenceless civilians.<\/p>\n
He noted that the victims were killed after resisting attempts to indoctrinate them with extremist ideology.<\/p>\n
He directed relevant federal and state agencies to work together to provide relief to affected residents and ensure that those responsible for the attack are apprehended and prosecuted.<\/p>\n
The President also condoled with the families of the victims, as well as the people and government of Kwara State, and prayed for the repose of the souls of those killed.<\/p>\n
Tinubu assured residents of Kaiama and neighbouring communities of the Federal Government\u2019s commitment to restoring security and preventing a recurrence of such attacks.<\/p>\n
Source: Daily Post Nigeria<\/b><\/p>\n
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