Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urgently called for increased security deployment to Ekiti Local Government Area, with a special focus on the troubled Eruku axis, following a fresh wave of violent attacks in the community.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor condemned what he described as an “unconscionable” assault and demanded that additional security operatives be sent immediately to reinforce the existing security architecture.
According to the governor’s office, the escalation in violence has left Eruku residents deeply unsettled. AbdulRazaq expressed his sympathy with affected families, particularly members of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), whose parish in Eruku was reportedly targeted.
The urgency of the situation is further underscored by recent developments: on Tuesday evening, gunmen stormed the outskirts of Eruku. Security forces including the local DPO, police operatives, and vigilantes responded quickly, causing the attackers to retreat into the bush.
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Tragically, two people were killed in the attack. One victim, identified as Mr. Aderemi, was found inside the CAC church building, while another, Mr. Tunde Asaba Ajayi, was discovered in a nearby forested area. A vigilante, Segun Alaja, was also shot and rushed to ECWA Hospital, Eruku, for treatment.
Eyewitnesses say the assailants were heavily armed and sudden in their assault, prompting many residents to flee into nearby bushes for cover. Some longtime inhabitants claim Eruku has faced “perpetual attacks” over the past few weeks, despite repeated appeals for help.
In response to this spate of violence, Governor AbdulRazaq reiterated his commitment to supporting security agencies in Kwara State, promising that his administration would back reinforcements with logistics and coordination.
He also thanked President Bola Tinubu for the deployment of 900 additional troops to Kwara State, noting that their presence is critical for deterring further attacks and restoring lasting peace.
The governor’s intervention reflects broader frustrations in the state over rising insecurity. Citizens in Eruku and surrounding communities have expressed fear and exhaustion, calling for more sustainable measures beyond short-term responses.
AbdulRazaq’s appeal comes in the context of his administration’s larger security strategy. He has previously floated plans for a state-level security force, composed of local recruits trained to protect their own communities and work alongside conventional security agencies.
As tensions remain high, all eyes are on the government and security agencies to translate promises into action, with the people of Eruku eagerly hoping that the renewed deployment will finally bring calm to their beleaguered town.
