Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has postponed his planned donation of copies of his book to tertiary institutions in Kwara State following recent killings of residents in parts of the state.
In a statement issued by his media office on Thursday in Abuja, Mohammed said the decision to postpone the event, which was scheduled for next week, was taken as a mark of respect for the victims of the attacks.
He said a new date for the donation of his book, “Headlines & Soundbites: Media Moments That Defined an Administration,” would be announced in due course.
Mohammed expressed deep condolences to the Kwara State Government and residents of the state over the killings, which he described as senseless and tragic.
Reports indicate that several residents of Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state were killed during attacks by suspected terrorists.
The former minister extended his sympathies to the families of the victims, praying for strength for them to bear their losses and for the repose of the souls of the deceased.
He commended the affected communities for their resilience and courage in the face of intimidation, noting their resolve not to succumb to fear imposed by the attackers.
Mohammed also praised President Bola Tinubu for his swift response in ordering the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area to confront the assailants.
He described the move as evidence of the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property in Kwara State and across the country.
The former minister urged residents of the state to continue to cooperate with state and federal authorities to bring an end to the attacks and restore peace to the affected areas.