The Kwara State House of Assembly has passed a motion urging Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to instruct the State Security Council to conduct an immediate review of the state’s security strategy and implement comprehensive reinforcements.
The motion, which came under Matters of General Public Importance, was debated and passed during Tuesday’s plenary session. It was tabled by the House Leader, Mr Magaji Abdulkadir (APC, Ilorin Central), and seconded by Alhaji Mohammed Baba Salihu (APC, Okuta/Yashikira).
Leading the debate, Abdulkadir noted that Kwara has historically been recognised for its peaceful coexistence among various ethnic, cultural, and religious groups. He stressed that maintaining this peace is not only vital for residents’ safety but essential for economic stability and progress.
He voiced deep concern over the increasing threat posed by criminal groups operating within the state, including terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers. The lawmaker cited the recent surge in attacks particularly in the Baruten and Kaima areas, as well as incidents in Oke-Ero Local Government Area, where lives have been lost, farmlands destroyed, and residents displaced.
“These incidents have disrupted social and economic activities and generated an atmosphere of fear and instability,” Abdulkadir said.
He referenced the recent abduction of the Director of Personnel Management and the Director of the Legal Department in Oke-Ero LGA as evidence of the growing insecurity.
“If these threats are not tackled urgently and decisively, they risk snowballing into a wider crisis that could dismantle the hard-earned peace Kwara has always enjoyed,” he said.
“There is a pressing need for proactive, coordinated action to rebuild trust, secure our communities, and restore normalcy.”
Abdulkadir acknowledged the governor’s efforts in partnering with security agencies and stakeholders to implement targeted interventions. Nonetheless, he said that the situation demands a more urgent and expansive response.
Speaker Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, while presenting the House’s resolutions, said the state’s security framework must be adapted to reflect the unique challenges faced by each senatorial district.
The Assembly also urged the governor to mobilise heads of security agencies to deploy additional personnel and equipment to high-risk areas. It further called on the Office of the Secretary to the State Government to create a Victim Support Fund aimed at assisting displaced families and aiding in the reconstruction of affected communities.
In addition, the Ministry of Communication was asked to work closely with traditional institutions to roll out widespread security awareness campaigns and encourage the public to promptly report suspicious activities.
“Security is a collective responsibility, and everyone must be involved in restoring order to our state,” the Speaker said.
