Kwara Protesters Demand Action on Kidnapping Crisis

On a recent Friday, protesters in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, gathered to demand the immediate rescue of kidnapping victims, issuing a 72-hour ultimatum to the government. The demonstration, organized by the Back Movement and led by Saido Tsaragi, took place at Tank Junction around 7:00 AM and proceeded towards the government house along Ahmadu Bello Road.

The protesters expressed growing concerns over rising cases of kidnapping and violent attacks, particularly in the Edu Patigi and Ifelodun local government areas. They accused the government of failing to prioritize the safety of its citizens and demanded that Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq take urgent action to address the insecurity crisis.

The group warned that if the government did not secure the release of the abducted individuals within the stipulated time, they would escalate their actions across Kwara State, potentially calling for a state of emergency. The protest was characterized as a peaceful mission focused solely on rescuing kidnapped individuals, with no political motivations involved.