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From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure
The Isanlu Isin Youth Forum in Kwara State has raised the alarm over the increasing rate of insecurity in Kwara South Senatorial district of the state.
To this end, the forum called on the state government and security agencies to intensify efforts at curbing criminal acts in the area.
According to the group, several lives and properties have been lost in recent times to the activities of armed criminals who have continued to terrorize residents of the area.
The President of the forum, Alabede Solomon Olu, in a statement,urged the authorities of Isin Local Government, Kwara State government and security agencies to step up efforts to protect the community.
He said, “the National Assembly and the Federal Government should save our people from these unauthorized invasions and attacks. Isanlu Isin was once one of the safest towns, but we are now under siege. All necessary steps must be taken to end banditry, kidnapping and other related crimes.”
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He stressed that the primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property, warning that unchecked insecurity often leads to economic hardship, food scarcity and stagnated development.
Alabede further explained that insecurity discourages both local and foreign investors, weakens small and medium enterprises, disrupts supply chains and forces farmers to abandon farm lands due to incessant attacks.
He noted that businesses are shutting down in unsafe areas, causing job losses and worsening poverty.
“Since January 2025, the community has been crying out over the presence of bandits in our forests, particularly along the Eleyin axis. Now, they have invaded the community in great numbers, sacking Fulani settlers and kidnapping some residents. Sadly, several victims are still in their custody,” he added.
The forum appealed to the Kwara state government to strengthen local vigilante groups, boost intelligence gathering and collaborate effectively with security operatives to curb the activities of criminals.
He said criminals are exploiting Kwara’s peaceful atmosphere to hibernate and launch attacks, stressing that only coordinated government intervention, clear policies and strategic planning can restore peace to Isanlu Isin and its environs.
