Residents of Lafiagi in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State took to the streets on Monday in protest against what they described as worsening insecurity in their communities, including repeated cases of terrorism, kidnapping and killings.
The protesters, predominantly youths from the area, voiced
frustration over what they termed government inaction in the face of continued
violence.
They were seen in a video clip chanting solidarity songs and
waving placards, demanding urgent intervention to curb the bloodshed and
abductions disrupting daily life.
The irate youths set fire to the National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, office in Lafiagi and vandalised the palace of the
Emir of Lafiagi, smashing windows and damaging parts of the building.
“We have been crying and dying in silence,” a resident said
in the video clip. “People are being kidnapped every week. We don’t sleep with
both eyes closed anymore, and nobody, neither the governor, the chairman, nor
even the Emir, is doing anything about it.”
The protest, sources said, was triggered by accumulated
anger over persistent attacks and lack of effective response from local and
state authorities.
“The youths are exhausted, and there has been no concrete
action from the government,” a source stated. “The frequency of attacks has
increased, which is why the protest erupted today.”
The unrest reportedly escalated as protesters moved toward
key government buildings, including security agency offices. According to
eyewitnesses, the NDLEA facility was set ablaze during the demonstration.
Lafiagi and neighbouring communities have experienced
several abductions in recent weeks, with multiple residents still being held
captive.
Families of the victims have reportedly paid substantial
ransoms to secure the release of their loved ones.
Three Fulani women were abducted in the area on Sunday.
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