Amofin Akogun has expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity in Kwara South, particularly the incessant kidnappings across Isin, Omu-Aran, Oke-Ero, and Osi axis. He strongly criticized the Kwara State Government for treating the grave issues affecting the region with kid gloves, warning that the current half-hearted approach is endangering lives, crippling livelihoods, and breeding widespread fear among the people.
Speaking passionately, Akogun noted that despite persistent public lamentations from our first-class traditional rulers on the deteriorating security situation, very little meaningful action has been taken. He stressed that kidnappings and banditry have escalated to the point where many farmers — the backbone of the local economy — can no longer access their farms, leading to economic hardship and food insecurity in the region and travellers travel under unprecedented fear.
Amofin Akogun further advised that if the state government is serious about resolving the crisis, the Governor must move beyond cosmetic interventions and engage in sincere consultations with stakeholders who are truly familiar with the realities on ground. He emphasized that only by listening to voices of experience — traditional rulers, local leaders, security experts, and grassroots communities — can sustainable solutions be achieved.
“Our people are living in fear, our farmers are abandoning their lands, and our communities are being emptied of hope. Yet, those entrusted with leadership treat our cries like whispers. This cannot continue,” Akogun said.
“The Governor must seek real counsel — not from those who paint a false picture of calm, but from those who live with the consequences of these daily threats.”
He reaffirmed his commitment to continuously champion the cause of the people of Kwara South and called for immediate, holistic, and collective action to secure the region before the situation deteriorates further.
