Kwara Community Protests Insecurity: Emir's Palace, NDLEA Office Set Ablaze

Residents of Lafiagi in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State took to the streets on Monday in protest against what they described as worsening insecurity in their communities. The protesters, predominantly youths from the area, voiced frustration over what they termed government inaction in the face of continued violence, including repeated cases of terrorism, kidnapping, and killings. 

The irate youths set fire to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) office in Lafiagi and vandalised the palace of the Emir of Lafiagi, smashing windows and damaging parts of the building. The protesters were seen chanting solidarity songs and waving placards, demanding urgent intervention to curb the bloodshed and abductions disrupting daily life. 

The protest was triggered by accumulated anger over persistent attacks and lack of effective response from local and state authorities. The frequency of attacks has increased, with multiple residents still being held captive. Families of the victims have reportedly paid substantial ransoms to secure the release of their loved ones. 

In a recent incident, three Fulani women were abducted in the area on Sunday. The incident has further heightened tensions in the community, with residents demanding action from the government to address the insecurity.