Ondo residents protest rising insecurity and killings
Residents of Imafon, Igushin, and Ilado communities in Akure North Local Council Area have staged a protest in Akure over increasing insecurity. Protesters blocked major roads and called attention to frequent killings and kidnappings in their communities. Kunle and Sunday John were among those who spoke out, urging the government and security agencies to act. The Ondo State Police Command has condemned the recent violence and promised to bring the perpetrators to justice.
What we know
- Residents protested in Akure, blocking the ShopRite junction and causing heavy traffic for hours.
- Protesters cited ongoing killings and kidnappings, including the deaths of a mother and daughter and a machete attack on another person.
- Sunday John appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and security agencies for urgent intervention as fear and relocation grip the communities.
- The police confirmed two people were killed and two kidnapped at a poultry farm, with the kidnapped victims later rescued.
- The Ondo State Police Command assured the public of increased security measures and ongoing efforts to apprehend the attackers.
