Angry residents of Lafiagi community in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, have protested against the abduction of a prominent agro-chemical dealer, popularly known as Alhaji Chemical.He was reportedly taken from his home in the Taiwo area of the town around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday by gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits. The attackers, said to have arrived on motorcycles, overpowered local vigilantes with heavy gunfire before abducting the businessman.Sources in the community believe the operation was targeted and well-planned, given the victim’s prominence and the precision of the attack. The development has sparked fresh anxiety in Lafiagi, where residents say cases of kidnapping have become increasingly frequent.In response to the latest incident, angry residents staged protests on Monday, blocking roads and demanding urgent government intervention. Protesters cited the recent abduction of a young man operating a Point of Sale (POS) business as further evidence of growing insecurity in the area.
Anambra State Government To Introduce A Code of Conduct For Security Agencies
The Anambra State Government is set to introduce a code of conduct for its security agencies to ensure civility and accountability in their operations. Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, made this known after the 13th State Executive Council meeting in Awka. The move follows recent incidents of rights abuse, […]
