Women in Oke-Ere, a remote community in Kogi State's Yagba West local government area, staged a protest against the rising insecurity and frequent kidnappings in their area. The protesters, mostly elderly women, marched through the town, chanting and singing in their local dialect, calling for government intervention to stop the violence.
The protest reportedly followed a revelation by a former kidnapper, who publicly denounced kidnapping and named some community members allegedly involved in the crime. However, the local government chairman, Tosin Olokun, disputed this narrative, stating that the women's gathering was an annual tradition to pray for community peace and safety.
The women are concerned about kidnappings, killings, and insecurity in their community. Armed men have been abducting residents, creating fear and anxiety. Senseless killings of loved ones have heightened tensions, and the community feels unsafe, with Fulani herdsmen also posing a threat.
The local government chairman claims the council is actively working to combat crimes and criminality in the area. However, the community is seeking more support from state and security agencies to address the rising insecurity.
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