The Àkúré Youths Coalition is deeply saddened, outraged, and gravely disturbed by the persistent killings and kidnappings in Akure North and South. Recent incidents in Imafon, Igushin, Ilado, Eleyowo, and surrounding communities have left families devastated and communities living in fear. In Igushin community, gunmen attacked a poultry farm, killing a mother and her daughter, while others were abducted. Similar attacks and attempted abductions have been reported in Ilado and Imafon, triggering widespread protests by residents who can no longer endure the recurring violence.
These incidents are not isolated. They represent a dangerous pattern of insecurity that continues to spread across Akure North and South, disrupting livelihoods, displacing families, and eroding confidence in the safety of our communities.
We unequivocally condemn, in the strongest possible terms, these injurious, barbaric, and senseless acts allegedly perpetrated by armed Fulani herdsmen, kidnappers, and bandits.
While thanking the Givernment of Ondo State for their proactiveness and appreciating Mr Governor for prioritizing the security of life and properties of good people of our dear State. However, these incessant killing had overcloud most of the Government effort. Residence throw cautions to the wind and run for their life’s in all affected areas as we speak.
Your Excellency these act of killing and kidnapping constitute a direct assault on the peace, dignity, and survival of our people.
It is unacceptable that law abiding citizens can no longer sleep in their homes or go about their daily activities without fear of attack, abduction, or death.
This situation underscores serious security gaps that must be addressed urgently and decisively.
We therefore call on all relevant security agencies including the Nigerian Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Nigerian Army, and the Amotekun Corps to intensify their operations, improve inter-agency coordination, and ensure a sustained security presence in all vulnerable and affected communities.
At the same time, we strongly task residents, youths, community leaders, and traditional authorities to collaborate fully with government and security agencies. Security is a collective responsibility. Timely sharing of credible information, community vigilance, and cooperation with lawful security efforts are critical to preventing further attacks and apprehending perpetrators.
OUR DEMANDS
The immediate abolition of open grazing across affected communities and the entire Akure region, as its continued practice has repeatedly exposed communities to security threats and violent conflicts.
The urgent establishment of functional security outposts and divisional offices by the Nigerian Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Amotekun Corps in all affected and vulnerable areas.
The deployment of modern surveillance technology, including drones and real-time monitoring systems, to enhance intelligence gathering and rapid response.
The revocation of lands allocated to suspected criminal elements, without sentiment or compromise.
A call on Kabiyesi and all traditional rulers to urgently review and, where necessary, revoke land allocations granted to herdsmen in the overriding interest of public safety.
Mandatory profiling, documentation, and identification of all residents by traditional authorities Olus and Baales across villages, camps, quarters, and towns to strengthen accountability and community security.
Increased patrols, effective rapid-response mechanisms, and a sustained security presence in all identified flashpoints.
Thorough investigation, arrest, and prosecution of all perpetrators and their collaborators, regardless of status or affiliation.
We urge the Ondo State Government, all the political office holder, Traditional leaders, corporate organization , opinion leaders and other well meaning concern individual to collaborate as human ingenuity can contrived to continue engaging this crisis with the seriousness it deserves by strengthening collaboration with security agencies, empowering community based security structures, and implementing sustainable, intelligence driven solutions that prioritize the protection of lives.
We also call on traditional rulers, religious leaders, community associations, and civil society groups to promote unity, vigilance, and responsible information-sharing in support of security efforts.
To the people and youths of Àkúré, we urge calm, resilience, and heightened vigilance. While we mourn with the families of victims and stand in solidarity with affected communities, we must not allow fear to divide us or weaken our collective resolve. Àkúré remains our home, and together we must defend its peace, dignity, and future.
We demand justice for the victims.
We demand security for our people.
We demand an immediate end to these senseless killings.
Enough is enough.
E-signed
Comrade Ogundipe O’Seyi
Comrade Adekanbi Oluwatuyi
Akure youths leader.
