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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has condemned the recent bandits attack on the Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State
Sulaiman, in a statement, on Thursday, described the incident as “one attack too many,” and called on the federal government to put in place tougher measures against banditry , in Kwara , and across the country.
He expressed concern that the latest attack carried out in broad daylight and within a church suggests that no place is currently safe, and described the development as a wake-up call for urgent and comprehensive security reforms in the state and across the country.
The NIlDS boss, who expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and the trauma inflicted on worshippers, said it is worrisome that such brutality was carried out in a house of worship.
He decried recurring attacks on communities across the northern and southern parts of Kwara State, noting that the attacks have resulted i lose of lives, injuries, and abduction of residents who are later subjected to ransom demands.
Sulaiman acknowledged the ongoing efforts of both federal and state governments to tackle insecurity, but stressed the need for more decisive and strategic actions. He called for a total re-engineering of the existing security architecture, enhanced intelligence gathering, improved logistics, and strengthened collaboration with non-state security actors to confront the menace more effectively.
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According to him, combating the operations of bandits would require an even more coordinated and overwhelming response from security agencies. He emphasized the need for a “no retreat, no surrender” approach until criminal elements are neutralized.
Sulaiman,while commiserating with the people of Eruku, prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased, quick recovery for the injured, and the safe, divine release of those abducted.
