Students’ group condemns Kogi school attack, demands security overhaul

The National Association of Okun Students has condemned a recent bandit attack on a school in Iluke Bunu, Kogi State, labeling it a disturbing sign of deteriorating security across Okunland. The group is demanding an immediate overhaul of the region's security measures.

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Our people deserve to live in peace and carry out their daily activities without fear of being attacked by criminal elements.

In a statement, the association's National President, Olu Opeyemi, expressed deep concern over the escalating incidents of kidnappings, killings, and community invasions. He noted that residents are living in constant fear, with hardly a week passing without reports of violence. "Our people deserve to live in peace and carry out their daily activities without fear of being attacked by criminal elements," the statement read.

The association emphasized the need for stakeholders to move beyond mere talk and develop a coordinated strategy. It called upon traditional rulers, elected officials, community leaders, and security agencies to convene a strategic security summit. The goal is to create a sustainable framework to combat insecurity, strengthen intelligence gathering, enhance community vigilance, and improve rapid response mechanisms.

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We need to act now. Every day of delay exposes more innocent people to danger.

Opeyemi stressed that securing lives and property must be prioritized over political interests. He appealed to all levels of government to equip security agencies and local communities with adequate resources to fight criminal activities. The association also voiced solidarity with the victims and their families, reaffirming its commitment to a safer Okunland.

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Our traditional rulers, political leaders, and security agencies must work together to design practical solutions that will strengthen intelligence gathering, community vigilance, rapid response mechanisms, and collaboration with security operatives.