We’ve Lost Over 1,200 Persons to Banditry Attacks Under Tinubu, Say Kwara North Elders

Prominent elders and stakeholders from Nigeria's Kwara North Senatorial District have voiced grave concerns over the escalating insecurity, reporting that over 1,200 individuals have lost their lives to banditry attacks since the current administration took office. The group, operating under the banner of the Kwara North Development Commission (KNDC), issued a stark assessment of the situation in the region.

The commission detailed the significant human toll exacted by persistent banditry, painting a grim picture of the security challenges faced by the communities in Kwara North. The figure of 1,200 deaths underscores the severity and scale of the violence that has plagued the area, impacting lives and livelihoods.

This statement from the KNDC highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures and effective strategies to combat the wave of banditry. The elders and stakeholders are calling attention to the devastating consequences of these attacks and the pressing need for governmental intervention to protect citizens.