06/07/2025
THE GOVERNOR IS SILENT: “BANDITS LAUNCH ANOTHER FRESH ATTACKS IN LAFIAGI”
In a disturbing and alarming development, bandits have launched a fresh wave of attacks on three separate villages within the Lafiagi Emirate. The overnight assault has left the community in shock and fear, with residents demanding urgent intervention from both the Kwara State Government and the Federal Government.
According to eyewitnesses, the attacks occurred in the villages of Guye Dadi, Ekko, and Gbugbu. In Guye Dadi, the bandits abducted one resident, leaving the community in a state of panic. The whereabouts and safety of the abducted individual remain unknown.
The situation took a tragic turn in Ekko village, where the bandits' attack resulted in the loss of one life. One person was brutally killed, and another was kidnapped. The brutal killing has sent shockwaves through the community, and residents are demanding justice.
In Gbugbu, the bandits targeted a phone dealer, who was kidnapped during the attack. The business community is particularly concerned about the safety of traders and entrepreneurs in the area.
The community is calling on the authorities to take decisive action to flush out these criminal elements that are threatening peace and security in the region. Residents are demanding increased security presence and protection to prevent further attacks and kidnappings.
The people of Lafiagi Emirate are living in fear, and it is imperative that the government intervenes urgently to restore peace and security. The community is counting on the government to take concrete steps to address the growing insecurity in the region and ensure the safety of its residents.