By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
Indigenes of Kwara State residing in Lagos have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the worsening insecurity affecting parts of their home state.
The appeal was made when the group gathered at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, carrying placards in solidarity with communities in Kwara South that have suffered repeated banditry attacks.
While acknowledging the efforts of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, local government chairmen, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders in tackling the menace, the group stressed that presidential intervention was necessary to restore lasting peace.
They expressed concern that fear of further attacks had forced many residents to flee their homes, with some selling their belongings in order to survive. According to them, no fewer than 23 towns and villages in Ifelodun Local Government Area have been deserted due to incessant raids.
The indigenes lamented that the situation had also made it difficult for those living in the metropolis to return home, calling on the Federal Government to act swiftly to protect lives and property.
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