Biola Azeez Ilorin.
One of the illustrious sons of Offa town and a stalwart of the Peoples Democratic party PDP in Kwara state, Architect Lola Ashiru, has described the Thursday armed robbery attack in the ancient town as gruesome and unacceptable.
Architect Ashiru tasked the security agencies in the state to be alive to their responsibilities by providing adequate security to lives and properties of Kwarans.
The call, according to the politician became imperative following the dastardly act of armed bandits who unleashed terror on indigenes and residents of Offa on Thursday evening, which led to loss of lives.
He recalled that in recent years, Offa has been the target of armed robbers, particularly the commercial institutions located in the town, a situation which he noted had subjected the people to live in palpable fear of attacks at anytime.
Architect Ashiru expressed the need for further collaboration of all the security agencies with a view to finding lasting solution to the security challenges in Offa and the state at large.
He also enjoined the Nigeria Police Force to as a matter of urgency spread its tentacles in order to ensure that the perpetrators are not only apprehended but prosecuted appropriately.
Similarly, he enjoined the citizens to always provide the needed information to the security outfits, saying that would enhance their operations and further make the state conducive for peace to thrive.
He condoled the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye over the loss of lives and properties in the attack.
Also, he commiserated with the Nigeria Police Force for the loss of its personnel in the unfortunate incident as well as families of people killed by the bandits.
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