…Governor AbdulRazaq reinforces military mobility, LGAs acquire 320 motorcycles for vigilantes in continued efforts to sustain peace across Kwara

In a decisive move to strengthen security architecture and maintain peace across Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has donated 150 off-road motorcycles to the Nigerian Army. The motorcycles are intended to enhance troop mobility, particularly in rugged and forested areas where non-state actors have reportedly been active.

The donation follows recent security concerns in parts of Kwara South and Kwara North. Responding swiftly, Governor AbdulRazaq, on Monday, April 21, 2025, led a high-powered joint security delegation on an operational assessment tour to Kaiama Local Government Area in Kwara North.

Further underscoring the administration’s proactive stance, Governor AbdulRazaq held a strategic meeting within 24 hours with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, at Ahmadu Bello House in Ilorin. During the meeting, General Oluyede reaffirmed the Army’s readiness to collaborate with other security agencies to restore and maintain peace in the affected areas.

Governor AbdulRazaq’s administration has consistently demonstrated robust support for security forces across the state. Earlier this year, the state government donated vehicles and motorcycles to the 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army, reinforcing its operational capabilities.

In a complementary move, local government authorities across Kwara have procured an additional 320 motorcycles to strengthen the activities of vigilante groups. The strategic deployment of these assets is expected to further enhance grassroots security and community surveillance.