Kwara Farmers Abandon Farms for Okada Business Amid Insecurity

In Kwara State, farmers in Ifelodun, Ekiti, Lafiagi, and Patigi are leaving their farms due to increased insecurity caused by bandit attacks and kidnappings. This trend is causing fears of food scarcity as agricultural activities are disrupted.

Traders in markets like Oja Oba are witnessing significant price increases for staple foods like rice, maize, and yam due to reduced local supply. The Kwara Police are urging residents to be cautious and avoid carrying large sums of cash to prevent attacks.