Kwara, Niger Deepen Collaboration to Combat Terror, Support Victims

Sunday Ehigiator 

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has reaffirmed the commitment of neighbouring states to work together to confront insecurity, following a condolence visit to his Niger State counterpart over recent terrorist attacks.

Abdulrazaq, who is also Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), visited the governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, to commiserate with the government and people of the state over attacks in communities under the Borgu Emirate.

Abdulrazaq described the attacks as tragic and devastating, saying, “The recent terrorist attacks are unfortunate and heartbreaking. These nefarious activities have claimed many innocent lives, destroyed livelihoods, and rendered many families homeless.”

He conveyed the sympathy of his administration and the NGF to the people of Niger State, adding, “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State. We will continue to work in collaboration with relevant authorities to address security challenges confronting our states and the country at large.”

The Kwara governor stressed the need for stronger inter-state cooperation, noting, “Given our shared borders and common threats, it is important that neighbouring states strengthen intelligence sharing and joint security strategies to curb criminal activities.”

Responding, Bago expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as a demonstration of unity and shared responsibility among state governments.

He said, “This visit is heartwarming and clearly demonstrates the spirit of togetherness between our states, especially as we share a border around the Borgu Emirate and face similar security challenges.”

Bago further emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration, stating, “We must continue to strengthen partnerships among neighbouring states to effectively tackle insecurity, protect our people, and restore normalcy in affected communities.”

The visit also featured discussions on strengthening coordinated security measures and providing support for victims displaced by the attacks.