The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has
assured that the Federal Government will leave no stone unturned to ensure better security for all Nigerians.
The Minister gave the assurance on Sunday when he paid a condolence visit to the traditional ruler of Offa in Kwara State, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi, following the recent deadly armed robbery attack in the town that left 17 people, including 9 policemen and 8 civilians, dead.
“We will learn the necessary lessons from this dastardly attack and factor them into developing a better security architecture for the country to ensure the safety and security of the people of Offa and indeed all Nigerians,” he said.
Mohammed said though the armed robbers killed and maimed, they
did not succeed in breaking the spirit of the people of Offa, who have continued bustling with energy and their trademark entrepreneurial spirit.
He gave the assurance that while some of the robbers have been
arrested, all the others who are still at large would also be
apprehended and brought to justice.
The Minister had earlier paid a condolence visit to Governor
Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, as well as the State Commissioner of Police, Lawan Ado.
During the visit to the Commissioner, he thanked the police for their efforts to keep Nigerians safe, against all odds.
Mohammed also visited the State General Hospital and the
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, where the nine injured persons are being treated, to wish them a speedy recovery.