The Executive Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, GOC 2 Division, Brigade Commander, The Commissioner of Police and DSS Director Lead Joint Security Assessment to Kaiama LGA
“the Governor and top military and intelligence chiefs visited Kaiama to assess security concerns and reinforce inter-agency collaboration across border communities.”
In a bid to reinforce inter-agency synergy and enhance situational awareness across border communities, on Monday, April 21, 2025, a high-powered joint security delegation led by the Executive Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, conducted an operational assessment tour to Kaiama Local Government Area.
Accompanying the Governor is the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General O.G. Onubugu; the Brigade Commander, Sobi Cantonment, Brigadier General E.B. Barkins; the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Adekimi Ojo psc mnips; and the Director of the Department of State Services, Mr Michael Aganwu; Alh Aliyu Muyideen, the Senior special adviser on security matters to the Governor.
The team held a strategic security interface with the Emir of Kaiama, Alh Muazu Shehu Omar (Bagidi ki Yaru IV) and other critical stakeholders including the commissioner for local government, chieftaincy affairs and community development, Hon Abubakar Abdullahi Bata; the LGA Chairman of Kaiama, Alh Abdullahi Abubakar Danladi, the LGA Chairman of Baruten, Alh Issa Jubril; state assembly members, and District Heads.
Deliberations focused on the security architecture within Kemenji, Karoji, and the Kainji National Park axis. The visit was concluded with an inspection of the local oil mill facility before the delegation returned safely to Ilorin. The area remains calm, with robust security presence maintained.
The Kwara State Police Command assures residents of Kaiama, Baruten, and adjoining communities that adequate security deployments are in place and being reinforced to forestall any threat to peace and order. Citizens are urged to go about their lawful activities without fear, while remaining vigilant and cooperative with law enforcement. Let it be clearly stated that any individual or group attempting to undermine the safety of our communities will be decisively dealt with in accordance with the law.
SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi anipr
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: Commissioner of Police,
Kwara State Command.