By Folayimika Akanbi
The federal government has approved the establishment of a new Army Battalion in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The new battalion, which enjoys the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is emplaced to address the growing security challenges in southern part of the state.
In a post obtained from his verified Facebook Page, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State applauded Tinubu for approving the establishment of the battalion in the area.
He expressed confidence that the new battalion would greatly strengthen counterterrorism and anti-kidnapping operations across various theatres.
AbdulRazaq commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, for his swiftness in processing the request of the state for more hands to strengthen the presence of the Army in the state.
The Governor similarly praised the support of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the security formations in the campaign against terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes.
“I thank His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the establishment of a new army battalion in Kwara State.
“The army battalion, which is to be located in Omu Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area, effectively commits more boots and military hardware to neutralise security threats in our state.
“Specifically, I express our appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu for the swiftness with which he graciously processed our request for more hands to strengthen the presence of the Army in the state.
“I also acknowledge the support of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the gallantry of all the security forces, including the Defence, DSS and the police, in the campaign against terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes.
“On behalf of the people and government of our state, I wholeheartedly thank Mr President for yet another promise kept to the state. We are confident that the new battalion will greatly strengthen counterterrorism and anti-kidnapping operations across various theatres.
“We also note other discreet, multi-agency efforts of government to stamp out kidnappings, free all victims, and clear all unwanted elements from our forests. Our government will continue to support the security establishment in their ongoing operations to ensure peace and safety in our communities,” AbdulRazaq said in the post.
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