…urges Govt., security agencies to intervene
The Oro Community in Irepodun Local Area of Kwara State has urged government to beef up security in Oro and its environs in order to checkmate concurrent kidnapping and banditry in the area.
The Community made the call in a statement released at the weekend by Bababode James Bojuwoye, a Professor of Medicine and the National President of Oro Community Association, through the National Publicity Secretary, Adebayo Olodan.
The statement read in part, “We, the concerned citizens and residents of Oro, are compelled to bring to the attention of the Kwara State Government and security agents, the alarming rate of kidnappings that have plagued our neighbouring communities.
“In recent weeks, Your Excellency may wish to recall that two people were killed while three others were reportedly kidnapped at Agbeola Or,o while about a week later, some residents of Okerimi-Oro were allegedly taken to an unknown destination by suspected bandits.
“The frequency and brazen nature of the above incidents in our neighbouring communities have created a climate of fear, disrupting daily life and undermining our sense of security in Oro. The recent surge in kidnappings has not only caused emotional trauma for residents and citizens of our community but it has continued to affect economic activities in Oro and neighbouring communities”
Speaking further, Bojuwoye, who is former provost of College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, appealed to the government and security agencies to deploy more personnel to Oro Community and its environs to enhance security.
In addition, we want to humbly request that security agencies conduct intelligence-led operations to apprehend the kidnappers and dismantle their networks.
“We will be pleased if the Kwara State Government and security agencies take immediate and concrete actions to address this security challenge. We are willing to collaborate with relevant authorities to provide necessary information or support to ensure the safety and security of our community.”
