{"id":160918,"date":"2025-04-29T23:05:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T22:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/kwara-assembly-urges-gov-abdulrazaq-to-act-against-growing-insecurity"},"modified":"2025-04-30T19:57:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T18:57:52","slug":"kwara-assembly-urges-gov-abdulrazaq-to-act-against-growing-insecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/kwara-assembly-urges-gov-abdulrazaq-to-act-against-growing-insecurity","title":{"rendered":"Kwara Assembly urges Gov Abdulrazaq to act against growing insecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Kwara State House of Assembly has called on Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to instruct the State Security Council to immediately review and strengthen the security architecture across the three senatorial districts, with particular attention to the specific challenges faced in each district.<\/p>\n

This resolution followed a motion of general public importance on the urgent need to address the growing insecurity in the state. The motion was moved by Magaji Oba Abdulkadir (Ilorin Central) and seconded by Mohammed Baba Salihu (Okuta\/Yashikira).<\/p>\n

The House further urged the governor to direct security agencies to deploy additional personnel and logistics to the affected and vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n

In addition, the Assembly advised the governor to mandate the Office of the Secretary to the State Government to establish a Victim Support Fund. This fund would assist families displaced or affected by terrorism and support the reconstruction of impacted communities.<\/p>\n

The legislature also encouraged the governor to direct the Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with traditional institutions, to launch a state-wide security awareness campaign, emphasising the importance of promptly reporting suspicious activities.<\/p>\n

Leading the debate, Magaji Oba Abdulkadir, relying on Order VII, Rule 40 of the House Rules, raised the matter as one of general public importance. He highlighted the urgency of addressing the escalating insecurity in Kwara State\u2014historically known as the State of Harmony and celebrated for its peace, unity, and harmonious coexistence among its diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious communities.<\/p>\n

Magaji underscored that the state\u2019s peace and stability are not only essential for the wellbeing of its citizens but also vital for economic prosperity.<\/p>\n

He, however, lamented that terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal elements now freely torment innocent Kwarans, particularly in the Baruten and Kaiama axis, and more recently in Oke-Ero Local Government Area. These attacks have led to loss of lives, displacement of residents, destruction of farmlands, and disruption of socio-economic activities\u2014creating widespread panic and instability.<\/p>\n

He drew attention to the alarming increase in kidnapping for ransom, citing the recent abduction of the Director of Personnel Management and the Director of the Legal Department of Oke-Ero Local Government Council, who were only released on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Magaji Oba warned that if these threats are not addressed with the urgency they require, the situation may deteriorate further and undermine the long-standing peace that Kwara has been known for. He called for proactive and deliberate measures to restore public confidence, secure communities, and reclaim the state from the grip of terror and uncertainty.<\/p>\n

He acknowledged the efforts of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, who has demonstrated commendable leadership through numerous collaborations with security stakeholders. He particularly noted the governor\u2019s physical visit to a conflict area and the distribution of 150 motorcycles aimed at improving mobility for security personnel and enhancing safety\u2014initiatives that foster a safer environment for commerce, community wellbeing, and peaceful living.<\/p>\n

Magaji concluded that the matter is of utmost importance, reiterating that the primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property, and the maintenance of law and order.<\/p>\n

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