Former Kwara State governor Bukola Saraki has reacted to the recent abduction in Eruku town, issuing a public statement via Instagram on November 19.
He described the incident as a terrorist attack that left several residents injured while others were taken away.
Saraki noted that the assault shattered the usually peaceful atmosphere of Eruku, a community situated in the southern part of Kwara State.
He extended his sympathy to the victims and their families, offering prayers for healing and resilience as they navigate what he described as a challenging period.
In his remarks, the former governor called on the Federal Government and security agencies to take prompt action to secure the release of those abducted.
He stressed the importance of bolstering security not only in Eruku but throughout the state.
“I call on the Federal government, particularly the heads of our security agencies to urgently act to ensure that the kidnapped victims of this sad incident regain their freedom and return home safely to their loved ones. I also enjoin the security agencies to put a solid arrangement in place that will secure Eruku town, in particular, and all parts of Kwara State,” he wrote.
Saraki also highlighted Kwara State’s strategic position as a corridor linking Nigeria’s northern and southern regions.
He argued that this unique placement warrants specialised security measures to safeguard national peace and cohesion.
“The state is one of the gateways into the country and a link between the southern and northern parts. This makes it deserving of a special security arrangement that will not jeopardise our national interest and internal peace,” he stated.
He concluded his message with a prayer for the nation, seeking divine intervention against what he described as forces threatening Nigeria’s stability. “May Allah (SWT) heal our land and help us defeat all those waging wars against Nigeria,” Saraki wrote.
