Unidentified gunmen on Saturday night attacked Gure and Boriya communities in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The gunmen invaded the two communities, shooting sporadically and throwing the people into confusion, DAILY POST learnt.
Though no casualties were recorded, military personnel have been deployed to the troubled areas.
Reacting to the development on Sunday, the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Yakubu Danlasi-Salihu, condemned the attacks, saying the government would do everything possible to avert the reoccurrence of the unfortunate incident.
Engr. Danladi-Salihu in a statement sympathized with the victims of the attacks stressing that the government of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is responding promptly to forestall fruther disturbance.
The Speaker who also represents Ilesha/Gwanara state constituency also urged the citizens and residents of the areas to be vigilant and report any suspicious movements to security agents.
According to him , the the state understand the pain and suffering that the attacks have caused to the affected individuals and families. He noted that government is taking prompt action to avert any future occurrences.
While condemning the attacks in the strongest terms , the speaker said the state is doing everything within her power to ensure that those responsible for the attacks are apprehended and brought to justice.
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