The Kwara State Government has set up a high-level security committee tasked with developing sustainable strategies to curb rising security breaches across the state.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced the committee on Tuesday, describing it as a cabinet-level body responsible for proposing short-, medium-, and long-term measures to enhance public safety.
The committee is chaired by Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi, with Mrs. Olufunke Mercy Shittu, PhD, from the Office of the Head of Service, serving as secretary.
Other members include the Special Adviser on Security Matters, Brigadier General Saliu Tunde Bello (rtd.); Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Abdullahi Bata; Senior Special Assistant on Security, Alhaji Muhyideen Aliu; Special Assistant on Security, Alhaji Moshood Gobir; and one local government chairman from each of the three senatorial districts.
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According to the statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the committee will engage key stakeholders including traditional rulers to develop a security blueprint tailored to Kwara’s needs.
“The committee will submit its report to the Governor within four weeks for further considerations and actions. Its recommendations are to further enrich existing understanding of the nationwide security situations from local perspectives,” Ajakaye said.
