Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday paid a visit to Oke Ode in the Ifelodun Local Government Area. The purpose of his visit was to again offer his condolences to the community and the families who recently lost loved ones in attacks orchestrated by kidnappers.

The Governor offered prayers for the repose of the souls of the deceased. He also praised the security agencies for their efforts and assured the residents that peace would be restored to the area in the shortest possible time.

Furthermore, Governor AbdulRazaq extended messages of sympathy and solidarity to all the communities affected by the recent security breaches. This includes areas stretching from Ifelodun to Irepodun, Isin, Ekiti, Edu, and Patigi Local Government Areas.

"We have come to commiserate with the community over the attacks. It is to also commend the security forces, forest guards, and vigilante for repelling them and restoring peace back to the community," he said.

"It's been quite challenging. Everything is being put in place to mitigate its effects, and make sure we end such occurrences."

The Governor was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo; State Director of DSS; State Commandant for NSCDC, Dr. Umar Mohammed; Senior Special Assistant on Security, Muyideen Aliyu; and Chairman of Ifelodun, Hon Femi Yusuf;

The Governor got briefings from security officers and some stakeholders from Oke Ode and neighbouring Igbaja, including the National President of Oke Ode Development Association, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Ajala; Elder Oyin Zubair, and the youth leader.

The Governor had earlier issued a statement to commiserate with the communities affected, saying a lot more must be done to protect the people and their properties.