Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged citizens to support security operatives by avoiding the disclosure of information on troops’ movements, saying such acts help militants plan deadly attacks.

The governor made the appeal during a visit to three soldiers receiving treatment at the 22 Armoured Brigade Medical Facility in Sobi after a recent ambush by bandits. Speaking to reporters, he warned that militants sometimes rely on intelligence from the public to target military personnel.

“This is sabotage against our own security forces. These men risk their lives daily to protect all of us, and we must all play our part to support them,” he said.

Governor AbdulRazaq was received by the Commander of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Nicholas Nemetne Rume, and the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof Abdullah Dasilva Yussuf.

Paying tribute to the fallen soldiers, the governor announced N20 million support for the families of each of the three soldiers killed in the attack, and N5 million for each of the injured. He described the gesture as immediate support pending further intervention from the Ministry of Defense.

“We are here to visit the soldiers ambushed by bandits. Unfortunately, we lost three and three others are receiving treatment. We must pray for them and support their families. May the souls of the departed rest in peace,” AbdulRazaq said.

He also commended the security agencies for their dedication and called on Nigerians to join the fight against banditry and terrorism. “This shows the daily danger our security men face. They are always on the frontline to keep us safe. All hands must be on deck in this battle,” he added.

The governor’s visit underscores his administration’s commitment to supporting military personnel and their families while reinforcing public responsibility in national security efforts.