Offa robbery attack: Gov Ahmed laments killings, condoles affected families

GOVERNOR Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, in a Facebook post last night, has said that he was saddened by the tragic events in Offa on Thursday.

Reacting to the armed robbery incident which reportedly claimed many lives of policemen and some civilians in Offa, the governor said that:

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who died in the armed robbery attack in the town today.

“I am in constant touch with the security agencies in the state and have urged them to do all within their power to secure Offa and environs and bring the perpetrators to justice.

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“I have also directed the health services to rapidly deploy emergency services to treat those injured in the attack. My heartfelt condolences to the people of Offa and the families of victims of today’s attack.”