The Kwara State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over a frightening surge in insecurity across the state, warning that terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers now roam freely, tormenting innocent residents and destabilizing communities.
At Tuesday’s plenary session, presided over by Speaker Yakubu Danladi, lawmakers delivered a passionate plea to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, urging an immediate and sweeping review of the state’s security architecture. The call follows a wave of brazen attacks and abductions in Baruten, Kaima, and Oke-Ero local government areas — once peaceful communities now gripped by fear.
Leading the motion under Order VII, Rule 40 of the House Rules, Hon. Magaji Oba Abdulkadir (Ilorin Central) painted a grim picture of a state sliding into lawlessness.
“Kwara, once fondly hailed as the ‘State of Harmony,’ is now under siege,” he lamented. “Terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers are no longer lurking in the shadows. They are boldly tormenting our people — destroying livelihoods, displacing families, and threatening the very soul of our state.”
The lawmaker cited the chilling abduction of the Director of Personnel Management and the Director of Legal Services in Oke-Ero Local Government, describing it as a harrowing reflection of the deteriorating state of security. He warned that without swift intervention, such incidents could multiply, threatening the delicate peace Kwara has long been known for.
“This is more than a security crisis — it is a full-blown humanitarian and developmental emergency,” Magaji declared. “We cannot afford to stand by while terror takes root in our land.”
The Assembly called on the Governor to direct the State Security Council to not only overhaul the existing security framework but also deploy more personnel and resources to flashpoints. They urged intensified collaboration among security agencies and increased logistical support for local patrols.
In a bid to offer immediate relief to affected residents, lawmakers also proposed the creation of a Victim Support Fund through the Office of the Secretary to the State Government. This fund, they said, would assist families devastated by violence and help rehabilitate communities torn apart by criminal activity.
While expressing deep concern, Hon. Magaji commended Governor AbdulRazaq for his past interventions, including field visits to troubled areas and the donation of 150 motorcycles to boost surveillance and response capabilities.
“Governor AbdulRazaq has shown commendable leadership. But these are extraordinary times that demand more than symbolic gestures. We need proactive, strategic, and relentless action,” he asserted. “It is time to reclaim our communities, restore public confidence, and ensure no Kwaran lives in fear on their own soil.”
As tension rises and lives hang in the balance, the message from the Kwara Assembly is clear: the time for complacency is over — the battle to save Kwara must begin now.
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