Emir of Ilorin condemns bandits’ attacks on Kwara church
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has condemned the recent attack on church worshippers in Eruku Town, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara.
In a statement on Wednesday, the emir’s Press Secretary, Dr Abdulazeez Arowona, said Sulu-Gambari expressed deep concern over the incident, describing it as “most condemnable and worrisome.”
The emir said it was particularly saddening that the attack occurred amud ongoing government efforts to tackle banditry, terrorism, and other criminal activities.
He appealed to security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure the safe return of those kidnapped and mourned those killed during the attack.
The emir prayed that Almighty Allah repose the souls of the deceased and comfort their families.
The state police command had on Tuesday said that suspected bandits killed at least two people and injured one during the attacks.
(NAN)
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