By: Peace Udugba.
The Yoruba Union, a socio-cultural organization, has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in Kwara South, accusing Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of neglecting the region despite persistent attacks by armed Fulani herders.
Residents of several communities in Kwara South are living in fear as attacks by suspected herdsmen intensify, with hundreds abandoning their ancestral homes and many being kidnapped.
The union accuses the governor of concentrating development and security efforts on the state capital, Ilorin, at the expense of other regions, leaving Kwara South vulnerable to repeated incursions by armed herders.
The group questions the utilization of the monthly security vote from the Federal Government, alleging that the governor has failed to give a clear account of how the funds are being used to address the crisis.
The union warns that the abandonment of farmlands and villages in the region could have devastating consequences on food production and local economies, potentially erasing the heritage of the Yoruba people in Kwara South.
The union calls on the governor to immediately review security strategies in Kwara South, increase support for local vigilante groups, and work closely with traditional rulers and community leaders to strengthen intelligence gathering.
The group urges the Federal Government to closely monitor how security votes are being used in Kwara State to ensure accountability.
The Yoruba Union gives the governor a seven-day ultimatum to restore peace and confidence in the region, warning that they will take to the streets to protest if adequate measures are not taken.
The Yoruba Union emphasizes that the continued silence and perceived neglect by the state government could fuel growing resentment and distrust among the people of Kwara South. The group vows to continue speaking out until adequate measures are taken to secure the region and protect its residents from further harm.
