The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called on Nigerian citizens to stop disclosing
movement of security forces involved in counterterrorism operations, so as to save lives of the patriotic men of the armed forces.
According to a press statement on Tuesday, signed by deputy press secretary to the governor, Abdulrafiu Mashood, the governor made the appeal in Ilorin during his visit to the three soldiers injured in a recent ambush by bandits.
Abdulrazaq who was answering questions from journalists asserted that militants are able to mount ambush for troops based on intelligence they received from some members of the public who act as informants.
He said such practice is sabotage, adding that security operatives are doing so much to keep the country safe.
AbdulRazaq was received at the facility by the Commander of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Nigerian Army, Sobi Barracks, Brig. Gen. Nicholas Rume and the Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Prof Abdullah Yussuf.
The Governor sympathised with the families of the soldiers killed in the ambush, and announced a donation of N20 million each to them and N5 million each to the three who were injured.
He said the unfortunate development attested to the sacrifice the uniformed men make to keep the country safe for all.
The Governor commended the security agencies for their selfless service and urged Nigerians to continue to support them in the national task.
“We are here to visit the soldiers who were ambushed by bandits. Unfortunately, we lost three of them and we have three of them receiving treatment in the hospital here.
“What we can do is to pray for them and support the families of those who died. May their souls rest in peace.
“We appreciate their selfless service to the state, to the Federation, and to the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“For those who died, we would give their families N60 million, just as a stop-gap support until the Ministry of Defence takes care of them appropriately as they normally do,” he said.
The governor added that for those in the hospital, the government will give them N5 million each so that their families can take care of them.
“Once again, this shows the danger that the security men go through everyday. They are always in line of danger to keep us safe.
“I urge that all hands should be on the deck in this battle against banditry and terrorism,” Abdulrazaq said.
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