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Residents of Lafiagi in the Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State protested on Monday against worsening insecurity, including repeated terrorism, kidnapping, and killings. The youths voiced frustration over alleged government inaction, culminating in violence that saw the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) office set ablaze and the Emir of Lafiagi's palace vandalized.

  • Residents protested against persistent insecurity in Lafiagi, Kwara State.
  • The protest focused on ongoing terrorism, kidnappings, and killings.
  • Youths expressed frustration over perceived government inaction.
  • The NDLEA office in Lafiagi was set on fire during the unrest.
  • The palace of the Emir of Lafiagi was also vandalized, with windows smashed.
  • Protesters cited weekly kidnappings and a lack of official response.
  • The unrest was triggered by accumulated anger over frequent attacks.
Voices in Ashes: When pleas are ignored, pain can turn to fire. The protest in Lafiagi was not just against insecurity — it was a desperate cry from a community that feels unseen and unprotected.

Sources: Daily Post, eyewitness video reports