By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja
Member representing Yagba West State Constituency in Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Ibikunle Idowu has decried the spate of killing and general insecurity in the Constituency.
The Legislator, in his motion of urgent public importance presented on the floor of the House at Tuesday plenary sitting said Ogbe community in Yagba West Local Government of the State required urgent attention.
Hon. Ibikunle (ADC-Yagba West) said that the community, which has a First-class traditional ruler as well as a Third-class monarch, was plagued by insecurity, daily killing and abduction of their young men.
He said, “As a predominantly farming community, the ongoing violence has made it impossible for residents to go to their farms, exacerbating the situation.”
“The recent killing of a vibrant community youth and the abduction of two others, who remain missing, have created a sense of urgency and fear among the residents.
“Given Ogbe’s strategic location as a border town with Ekiti State, it’s essential to deploy active security personnel and vigilantes to monitor the activities of marauders who have turned the community into a battle ground.
“The Kogi State Government and relevant authorities must take immediate action to address the insecurity concerns and restore peace to the Ogbe community”, he added.
Hon. Ibikunle, among other prayers, called for deployment of more security personnel to the area, establishment of a community vigilance group to work closely with security agencies and provide intelligence on potential threats.
He also advocated provision of support for farmers and entrepreneurs to help them recover from the economic impact of the violence being unleashed on the community.
“There should be dialogue between community leaders, security agencies, and other stakeholders to address underlying issues and work towards reconciliation”, he added.
Hon. Abu Onoru-Oiza Jibrin (APC-Ajaokuta) who seconded the motion said the issue of insecurity posed a great concern to everyone in the State.
He admonished security agencies to double their efforts and be proactive in tackling the spate of insecurity, crime and criminal activities across the state.
In his ruling, the Speaker of the House, Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf said the issue of insecurity should accord with all the seriousness it deserves.
