The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, visited six injured soldiers at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. The soldiers were wounded during a counterterrorism operation in Kaiama that resulted in the deaths of three of their colleagues. A statement from the Government House, signed by Chief Press Secretary Rafiu Ajakaye, confirmed that "several terrorists were eliminated" in the operation. During the visit, AbdulRazaq pledged N20 million in support for each of the fallen soldiers and N5 million for each of the injured. He also announced an additional N90 million in support for the officers involved in the operation. The governor commended the facilities at the hospital's Intensive Care Unit, describing it as one of his administration's projects. He expressed gratitude to the security forces, stating, "The sacrifices of the security forces are priceless."
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq highlights a hospital he claims as his project while announcing payouts to soldiers injured in a deadly operation elsewhere. The soldiers were injured in Kaiama, but the visit and praise for infrastructure happened in Ilorin, raising questions about the link between the hospital and the operation. The families of the deceased receive N20 million each, while the injured get N5 million, but the source does not clarify who will cover long-term medical or rehabilitation costs. The governor's focus on facility commendation during a moment of military loss creates a dissonance between tribute and self-promotion.
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