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Tensions reached a boiling point in Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Monday, June 30, 2025, as hundreds of angry youths stormed the streets in protest against the unrelenting wave of kidnappings, killings, and terrorist attacks devastating the region.

Frustrated by months of rising insecurity and what they describe as government abandonment, the demonstrators chanted protest songs and waved placards demanding urgent intervention. The peaceful protest later spiraled into chaos, resulting in the burning of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) office and vandalization of the Emir of Lafiagi’s palace.

“We have been crying and dying in silence. People are being kidnapped every week. We don’t sleep with both eyes closed anymore, and nobody—neither the governor, the chairman, nor even the Emir—is doing anything about it,” a protester said in a video circulating on social media.

Fresh Kidnappings Trigger Unrest

The protest was sparked by the abduction of three residents within 24 hours, including Alhaji Chemical, a prominent agro-chemical dealer, and Yman, a popular Point-of-Sale (POS) operator. Both were kidnapped in separate attacks carried out by armed assailants on motorcycles, according to eyewitnesses.

On Sunday night, bandits stormed the Taiwo area of Lafiagi around 1:00 a.m., overpowering local vigilantes and escaping with Alhaji Chemical. Hours later, another incident occurred in Kokodo village, where two Hausa men were abducted. A young girl reportedly escaped by fleeing into the bush.

“They came again around 10:00 p.m. on Sunday. This time, unlike the earlier attack, there was no resistance from the local hunters. No gunfire. They took the victims and left,” a resident explained.

Community Leaders and Security Agencies Hold Emergency Meeting

In the wake of the unrest, key community stakeholders, including traditional rulers and security agency heads, convened an emergency meeting at the Emir’s palace to de-escalate the situation. A reliable source confirmed that efforts were underway to restore calm and plan a coordinated security response.

Despite this, many in the community continue to express deep mistrust of government efforts, pointing to the absence of state officials and a lack of proactive policing.

PDP Condemns Insecurity, Slams Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq

Reacting to the escalating violence and protest, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State released a strongly worded statement condemning the security breakdown. The party criticized Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for what it called “absentee leadership” and “deafening silence” in the face of a worsening crisis.

“In just the last 48 hours, two respected residents of Lafiagi—Alhaji Chemical and Yman—have been kidnapped. There’s been no visible response from either the government or security agencies,” said Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the party’s publicity secretary.

“Governor Abdulrazaq’s refusal to visit the affected areas, address the public, or provide effective solutions reflects a leadership that is detached and indifferent to the plight of its people.”

The PDP also denounced the destruction of public property, while acknowledging the anger, frustration, and fear fueling the protest. It urged federal authorities to intervene and launch a coordinated search-and-rescue operation.

Police Remain Silent as Fear Grips Residents

Attempts to reach the Kwara State Police Command for comment were unsuccessful. The command’s spokesperson, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, did not respond to calls or text messages seeking updates on the situation.

Meanwhile, residents in Edu LGA continue to live in fear, with many demanding immediate security reinforcement and justice for victims. Community members are also calling for the rescue of the abducted and long-term strategies to dismantle criminal networks in the area.

The crisis in Lafiagi reflects a broader pattern of growing insecurity across North Central Nigeria, where rural communities are increasingly targeted by kidnappers and armed bandits. As frustration turns to rage, the need for decisive leadership, better security infrastructure, and community engagement becomes more urgent than ever.

Source: https://newspremises.com.ng/massive-protest-erupts-in-lafiagi-over-insecurity-as-youths-burn-ndlea-office-and-vandalize-emirs-palacephotos/

What's really happening in Kwara State for God sake, see more pictures HERE

Seun can we have options to delete our account permanently and delete our post and comments permanently too. Thanks.

Its only a matter of time before Nigerians get fed up with the ruling class. Nigerians cannot continue to suffer this level of insecurity...

Tension everywhere. Everyone is getting fed upp

TINUBU FAILED THEM
24 more characters neededdd

I'm just wondering why I am on the first page of every front page thread today. Oh na salary wey I never see. Nothing FG worker no go see for Tinubu hand... most especially staff of FTIs.

Anything to scatter the plotter inshallah, the agbádorianss structure are rebelling 👌📌💯. The master strategist go collect.

Saraki will laughing at one side 🤣

People wey dey busy with 2027 election.....if you dont fight them...they will keep taking nigerians for granted...nigerian politicians are bunch of animals. Very mean creatures

But how is NDLEA the point of insecurity brutality

People are here shouting 2027

Whats the essence of 2027 when common security tinubu can't improve.


If they hear peter obi they start shouting but will silently keep calm in face of insecurity

Una Burn NDLEA office with all the kush wey dey inside ??

That means the whole village go Hi tonite
That smoke go reach everybody for that area.

Just as u need agberos to keep apc in power in Lagos Buhari and his northern muslim collaborators learnt that they can also use terrorism to keep a hold on power too

damilola4162:
What's really happening in Kwara State for God sake,

Not only in Kwara, from Bauchi to Bayelsa, Delta to Benue, Enugu to Ondo. Everywhere you go one form of insecurity or other. Ritual killing, kidnapping, arm robbery, banditry, herdsmen attacks and occupation of indigenous lands, etc

In all these, the government is only interested in 2027.

Even if heaven falls, Tinubu will rule till 2031. If you like you can wipe out yourselves, City Boy will not be cowed, this is Tinubu Omo Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, won n le l’eyin, o n le ara iwaju. He will not be cowed like Goatluck Jonathan

I love this that's a nice one, nice one.

this how it should be, it remaining EFCC

Traveling to wipe your account and comments before traveling to the USA maybe

PUNANI01:
Seun can we have options to delete our account permanently and delete our post and comments permanently too. Thanks.

Why burn down the office?

The people working there isn't their problem

Tinubu is a failure and a monumental disgrace

Tinubu don't deserve to be called a leader

jimi4us:
I love this that's a nice one, nice one.

this how it should be, it remaining EFCC

It will get to you soon. But even if you burn down heaven and earth, Tinubu will rule over the ashes till till 2031

Is it NDLEA that caused the insecurity? I don’t understand why they attacked us.

damilola4162:
What's really happening in Kwara State for God sake,

kwara was a very quiet state before but they infuriated it

damilola4162:
What's really happening in Kwara State for God sake,

kwara was a very quiet state before but they have infuriated it

Where is the government of the day? I thought our constitution clearly stated that the primary responsibility of a government is protection of lives and properties of it's citizens. Though the masses on the other hand have their own role to play as regards the security. Pls all hands should be on deck to avert these seemingly looming danger.

Na wetin dey pain the amugbo Boyz dem go burn so..abi, wetin concern kidnapping and NDLEA.. Trust hoodlums to always hide under protest to destroy lives and property..

PUNANI01:
Seun can we have options to delete our account permanently and delete our post and comments permanently too. Thanks.

The site is geeting useless by the day with useless bots everywhere

Emilokan.com is still loading

Sentiments and tribalism doesn't make a good leader

This country is a total mess no week passes without bad news

If i say good, nairaland will bann me
But that's the only language the government and terrorist understands