PDP Says Kwara Has Become ‘Terrorist Trap’ Under Gov Abdulrazaq

Kwara State PDP on Wednesday condemned in the strongest terms the rising insecurity in the state which has had some parts of the state badly affected, especially the inhuman incidents in Kaiama, Baruten and other parts of Kwara North including the recurring kidnapping in the Obbo-Aiyegunle axis of Kwara South. 

‘In just one week, reports of coordinated attacks by armed gunmen who ambushed a vehicle and abducted seven travelers on Obbo-Aiyegunle road, and the follow-up attacks that led to the cold-blooded murder of at least six innocent residents of Kaiama and Baruten by terrorists is unfortunate to say the least’ the party submitted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by its State Publicity Secretary,   Mr. Olusegun Olusola Adewara on Wednesday.

PDP also expressed concerns that Kwara, which was handed over to Governor Abdulrahman in 2019, as one of the most peaceful states in the country, is now slipping fast into a flashpoint of terrorism, banditry, and violent crimes on his watch.

‘Our party considers this deterioration in security as a direct result of the governor’s failure to govern from Kwara and provide proactive leadership, clear policy direction, and  failure to make effective utilization of security votes to support the security agencies in the state.

The governor’s recent condolence visit to Kaiama without visiting the actual places where the horrifying attacks took place or visiting the affected bereaved families, who are still mourning their lost loved ones, is the height of political rascality, insensitivity, and gross disrespect for the sanctity of human life. Such a visit, staged merely for photo adverts portrays the governor as a failed leader who’s disconnected from the agony and fears of the people he claims to serve’ the statement added..

The party also alleged misuse of the security patrol vehicles procured with local government funds adding that  ‘These vehicles, instead of being deployed and used for community policing and rapid response operations, have been brazenly hijacked by appointed local government chairmen and shamelessly converted to personal utility vehicles being used for domestic errands’. 

‘We call on Governor Abdulrahman to take an immediate action and ensure that they are deployed to local security outfits to enhance welfare of the local vigilantes.

While we extend our condolences to all bereaved families affected by these mindless attacks, we call on Mr Governor to go back to Kaiama and Baruten, visit the scenes of the incidents and the affected families and also release emergency intervention funds to the mourning families. We also urge security agencies to intensify rescue operations and ensure that all those abducted are safely reunited with their families’ the statement added-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you