Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has directed the police to track down those responsible for attacking women protesters at the Kwara State Government House.
The directive follows the circulation of a viral video showing hoodlums assaulting women protesters near the under-construction Government House gate over the weekend.
Reacting on his official X account, Governor AbdulRazaq expressed his outrage at the footage, stating,“Peaceful protest is a democratic right. Assault on protesters is unacceptable, and that should never have happened.
“The protesters were within their right to express their views. Our principles for the past six years encapsulate decency and respect for democracy, liberty, and order.
“I, therefore, distance myself from the incident as it does not represent our views as a government. I have requested the police to fish out the attackers and bring them to account.”
The governor also highlighted the state government’s commitment to enhancing security, noting that he personally led the passing out parade of armed forest guards over the weekend.
“Just on Saturday, December 27, I personally led the passing out parade of armed forest guards whose mandate includes flushing out kidnappers and terrorists from our forests, among other investments, to secure our communities,” AbdulRazaq said.
He further emphasized the administration’s resolve against criminality, “We are launching offensive on the criminals. We urge for understanding and support in the campaign against banditry and terrorism of any kind.”
