President Bola Tinubu has directed the military to ensure that peace is restored to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq disclosed this on Thursday after a private meeting with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He said President Tinubu directed the armed forces to move in and clean up the place and make sure peace and calm are restored.
The governor, who said he came to brief the President on what happened, expressed confidence that the situation is under control as the commander for Operation Savannah Shield has reported in Ilorin, the State capital, and has hit the ground running.
He said: “Yes, I came to brief Mr. President about what happened in Kaiama local government of Kwara State and also to thank him for the prompt action taken by the President by establishing Operation Savannah Shield. That will go a long way in deterring and bringing calm to the region in Kwara State.”
On the assurance he has for his people, he said: “Well, after meeting the President, I’m confident because as I speak to you, the first commander for Operation Savannah Shield has reported in Kwara State, Ilorin today, and he’s hitting the ground running and we rely on the military to do what they do best.
“Mr. President has directed the armed forces to move in and to clean up the place and make sure peace and calm are restored.”