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Speaker, Kwara state House of Assembly, Engineer. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has expressed displeasure over the clash that ensued between men of the Nigerian Armed Forces deployed to Ilesha Baruba, Baruten local government on Joint Border Drill and residents of the town.
In a statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media to the Speaker, Ibrahim Sheriff, Engineer Danladi-Salihu lamented the circumstances that reportedly led to the fracas, which left scores dead and others sustaining varying degrees of injury.
The Speaker expressed condolences to the Emir of Ilesha Baruba – Professor. Halidu Abubakar, families of dead victims and wish the injured quick recovery.
He said he is working with relevant authorities to ensure the matter is thoroughly investigated and that justice is served.
Engineer Danladi-Salihu also appealed to residents of Ilesha Baruba not to take laws into their hands, maintain the peace that Kwara state is known for and go about their lawful businesses without fear or hindrance.
