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Some residents of Ilu-Abo, Akure North Local Government, Ondo State, yesterday, blocked the Akure/Owo highway over alleged incessant killings and kidnappings in the area.
The protesters alleged that one of the residents was killed in his farm by suspected gunmen on Tuesday morning. The residents, mostly youths, prevented the free flow of traffic, leaving motorists stranded on the expressway.
The protesters were carrying placards with various inscriptions such as “We Are Dying, Save Our Soul”, “Mr Governor, Please Assist Us”, “Our Children Are in Danger and,” “We Cannot Go to Farms Again” among others. One of the residents, Joseph Adee, told newsmen that they could not go to their farms due to incessant kidnappings and killings in the area. The protesters appealed to the government to help them tackle insecurity that is ravaging the area.
“We will not leave here unless Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa comes to address us because we can no longer go to our farms due to insecurity,” he said.
Addressing the protesters,Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal,appealed to the the protesters to allow free vehicular movement, but was rebuffed.
Lawal assured the residents that security agencies, including the Amotekun Corps and the police would ensure the safety of lives and property.
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The CP promised to deploy additional policemen and tactical units to the area:“We are fully aware of your grievances, concerted efforts are ongoing to address the prevailing security challenges in the area.
“Police and other security agencies are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of all residents,” he said.
The police boss also visited the traditional ruler of Ilu-Abo, Oba Olu Falae, and told him of the efforts being made by security agencies to curb insecurity in the area.
At Ilu-Abo, gunmen recently kidnapped a woman, and a couple, while a businessman was shot which resulted in his death.
On Monday, Joseph Aladesuyi, the Secretary of Okeluju Local Council Development (LCDA) under Akoko North-West Local Council Area of the state, was kidnapped, alongside two others in his farm at Ilu-Abo by gunmen.
