Kwara Residents Protest Against Rising Insecurity Crisis

Residents of Kwara South protested due to escalating insecurity, demanding immediate government intervention amid a worsening wave of killings and kidnappings. The Kwara South Development Forum organized the protest, condemning the deepening security crisis attributed to alleged armed groups conducting coordinated attacks that overwhelm local communities.

The protest featured testimonies from individuals like Adebisi Jimoh, whose family fled their home following persistent attacks, and Sodiq Amidu, who shared his experience of being released after paying a substantial ransom. The protests called for action from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to strengthen local vigilante groups and security agencies.

The situation has led to school closures and abandonment of farmland, disrupting economic activities in the region. Traditional rulers and community leaders warned that failure to address the insecurity could result in a deeper humanitarian crisis.