Kwara Insecurity: Lawmakers Call For Urgent Measures
By Olusegun Ajileye
The need to address the menace of insecurity in Kwara State as a matter of urgency has become the bone of contention in the Kwara State House of Assembly during the house plenary session on Tuesday.
Leading the debate, member representing Ilorin Central, Alhaji Oba Abdulkadir, expressed concern over the spate of insecurity in the state, stating that the state is traditionally recognized as the State of Harmony and has long been an epitome of peace, unity and coexistence among its diverse ethnic, cultural and religious groups.
He asserted that the peace and stability of Kwara is not only vital to the well-being of its residents but also indispensable to their economic prosperity.
The Lawmaker however expressed sadness that terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements are now freely tormenting the people of the state, particularly in the Baruten and Kaima axis, and recently, in Oke-Ero Local Government Areas of the state and the alarming rate of kidnapping cases for ransom is worrisome.
Other legislatures who spoke on the matter called for proactive and deliberate measures to restore safety in communities affected and the state at large.
The Members also acknowledged the effort of Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq in addressing the incident by collaborating with stakeholders in the security sectors.
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Meanwhile, the House in a resolution read by the Speaker, Engineer Yakubu Danladi Salihu urged the Governor to direct the Kwara State Security Council to review and strengthen the security architecture across the State.
The House also called on the Governor to call on the heads of security agencies to increase the deployment of security personnel and logistics to affected and vulnerable areas.
