Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has condemned Tuesday’s terrorists attack during church service in Eruku, a community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The attackers, suspected to be Fulani terrorists, ransacked the church, killing many and abducted several worshipers.
Mr Saraki, a former governor of the state in a statement on Wednesday, described the incident as seriously disturbing. He called on the Nigerian government and heads of security agencies to act swiftly to rescue the abducted residents.
“Yesterday, I received the sad news of the terrorist attack on Eruku town in my home State, Kwara. In the terrible incident, some residents were injured while some others were kidnapped. It is a seriously disturbing news which has disrupted the usually serene and peaceful atmosphere of the town located in the southern part of our dear state,” Saraki said.
He expressed sympathy for the victims and their families, praying for divine healing and strength at this difficult time.
“I sympathise with all the victims and their relatives. I pray for Allah’s healing, restoration and strength at this difficult time.”
He called for a comprehensive security arrangement that would protect Eruku and other vulnerable communities across Kwara State.
“I call on the Federal government, particularly the heads of our security agencies to urgently act to ensure that the kidnapped victims of this sad incident regain their freedom and return home safely to their loved ones. I also enjoin the security agencies to put a solid arrangement in place that will secure Eruku town, in particular, and all parts of Kwara State,” he said.
“The state is one of the gateways into the country and a link between the southern and northern parts. This makes it deserving of a special security arrangement that will not jeopardise our national interest and internal peace.
“May Allah (SWT) heal our land and help us defeat all those waging wars against Nigeria,” Saraki added.
