By Raheem Ibrahim<\/b><\/p>\n
The National President of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alhaji Abdulmumini Ayo Abdulmalik, has expressed sympathy with the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; the Emir and people of Kaima Emirate in Kwara North Senatorial District; and residents of the state over the brutal killing of innocent members of the community.<\/p>\n
Reacting to the sad incident, Alhaji Abdulmalik, in a statement signed by the Union\u2019s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Suleiman Dagbo, described the attack as one of the worst tragedies ever recorded in the state.<\/p>\n
He said he received the news with profound sadness, noting that the Union is deeply concerned because any calamity that befalls a community in Kwara State affects all Kwarans. He attributed this to the long-standing historical ties and shared friendship between the Ilorin Emirate and other communities across the state, particularly those in Kwara North Senatorial District.<\/p>\n
The IEDPU President, a retired Assistant Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, further stated that the incident, which he prayed would not reoccur, should serve as a wake-up call to security agencies in Kwara State and Nigeria at large to intensify efforts at tackling criminal activities before they are perpetrated.<\/p>\n
Alhaji Abdulmalik also sympathised with the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; the Emir of Kaima, Alhaji Omar; the Senator representing Kwara North Senatorial District, Alhaji Sulaiman Sadiq; and the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Engr. Yakubu Salihu Danladi.<\/p>\n
He implored security agencies to ensure that those responsible for killing and maiming innocent people are swiftly apprehended and prosecuted in accordance with the law.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the IEDPU President described Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as a progressive and fair-minded leader in a separate congratulatory message marking the Governor\u2019s 66th birthday, which falls on Thursday, February 5, 2026.<\/p>\n
Alhaji Abdulmalik noted that the Governor, who is the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors\u2019 Forum and the Sardauna of Ilorin, has been a blessing to the Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State even before his election as Governor.<\/p>\n
He recalled the Governor\u2019s various interventions in support of the Ilorin Emirate and the Union, describing him as a patriot of exceptional value.<\/p>\n
The IEDPU President prayed that Allah grants the Governor long life, good health, and a more rewarding tenure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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