The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has described the recent terrorist attacks that killed many people, including four policemen, in Kankara local government area of Katsina State as unwarranted.
He said the attacks represent the highest level of cruelty and crimes against humanity.
AbdulRazaq said this in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye on Wednesday.
The chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) commiserated with Governor Dikko Umar Radda and the people of Katsina State on the terrorist attacks.
He condemned what he called the cowardly attacks on innocent citizens and security operatives in Kankara
“We are also alarmed at the audacity with which violent nonstate actors are unleashing violence on security forces, including military personnel, who put their lives on the line to protect citizens.
“We stand by the government, the security forces, and the good people of Katsina at this trying times. We ask Allah to forgive the victims and comfort their families. We are confident that the security agencies will haunt down the criminals involved in this crimes against humanity,” AbdulRazaq stated.