The governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has called for urgent reinforcement of security in the Ekiti Local Government Area, particularly the Eruku axis, after gunmen attacked the community on Tuesday.

NEWSMAXNG reported that heavily armed men had stormed the boundary town including the Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku branch, during a special service shooting periodically and leaving some worshippers dead while others were whisked away.

Confirming the incident, the Kwara State Police in a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer Adetohun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the attack was “attempted bandit attack” even though people were killed and several others abducted.

Meanwhile, in a statement signed and released on Wednesday by the state governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, he called for the deployment of additional security operatives to support existing personnel in the area.

“The Governor has sought immediate deployment of more security operatives to support the existing security architecture in the area.

“He requested that this new measure be activated immediately,” the statement read.

Condemning the “unconscionable attack,” the governor expressed sympathy for the people of Eruku and its environs, as well as the families and members of the Christ Apostolic Church who were directly affected by the assault.

He reassured residents that the state government would continue to back security agencies in efforts to safeguard lives and property across Kwara State.

AbdulRazaq further commended Tinubu for the recent deployment of 900 additional troops to Kwara.

According to him, the move is expected to strengthen security in the state.