Group expresses concern over worsening insecurity in Kwara South
The Kwara South Youth Development Organisation (KWAYORG) has expressed concern over the rising waves of kidnapping and insecurity in Kwara South, saying the situation appears to have gotten to its peak.
A statement jointly signed by the group’s president, Barrister Titilope Akogun, and publicity secretary, Saeed Tijjani, said the reported activities of kidnappers in some local governments in the region is becoming worrisome, noting that recent incidents call for serious attention from the government and security agencies.
The statement reads partly, “Just few days ago, we learnt about the death of Ayo Alabi, a set of Titcombe College, year 1976 who was kidnapped around OKE Onigbin. The Kidnappers demanded for a ransom of 4.5million. Only for us to know that he was already battered beyond medical redemption, and later died while been attended to in Hospital, even though the ransom was paid.
“We have also learnt of other kidnappings along Ekiti and Omu aran Road, involving about 5 victims before the unfortunate kidnapping on Saturday 7th August, 2021, around Oke onigbin, along Omu-aran road, kwara State, by name Engr Ayodele Alabi.
“The Kidnappers demanded a ransom of #30 million. After concerted efforts, the family were able to raise #4million.
“Unfortunately, the victim had already been battered and brutalized by the kidnapers even while preparation on getting the money delivered was on going. The victim has his last breathe and died in the hospital on Friday 13th August, leaving his poor daughter and wife behind.
The group urges security agencies “to be on top of their game and be responsive, not just claiming glory for cheap release of victims after the deal has been done”.
The group’s statement added, “What is the essence of claiming glory on what keeps on occurring? Why celebrating release of victims when you can’t nab the perpetrators?
“We are charging both the Government and security Agencies to take immediate, adequate and pro – active steps to curtail the spate of insecurity, kidnappings ravaging our communities and ensure that all forms of criminalities are put to an end.
“All we demand for, is a re – alignment and re – adjustment of the security architecture of Kwara South to curb herdsmen and Kidnappers from raping our residents of their endowments.
“The primary responsibility of Government is Security. If the Government fails in this wise, we would resist every attempt of security agencies arresting our residents to be taken to Abuja when residents take laws into their hands to resist the Kidnappers and ravaging herdsmen!
“The Government and all relevant Security stakeholders should as a matter of utmost importance sit up and proffer lasting solution to decisively deal with all forms of insecurities ravaging our communities.”
