President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Army battalion in Kwara State as part of efforts to strengthen security and intensify the fight against banditry, terrorism and other violent crimes in the state.

The battalion, which will be located in Omu Aran, headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area, is expected to increase the deployment of troops and military hardware to enhance security operations, especially in communities affected by rising cases of kidnappings and bandit attacks.

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood Agboola.