Government at all levels in the country have been charged to take proactive measures in finding a lasting solution to the high spate of kidnapping and killings rocking the country and South West of the nation before the development get out of hands.
The charge was given by Dr. Raymond Adewale ,Chairman, Aryfad Travels and Tours Limited Ibadan, following recent kidnappings of innocent citizens and gruesome killings in some parts of the country, especially in the South West parts of the nation.
Dr. Raymond who expressed his displeasure over recent killings of farmers in some parts of Oke Ogun and monarchs in Ekiti and Kwara states warned that if necessary actions are not taken by government to address the situation, the development may degenerate and turn to something else.
According to him, the dastard killing of the two Ekiti monarchs recently and in some parts of Oke Ogun showed that the security architecture of the country is weak and porous, adding that the development pose serious danger for the country. He urged government to as a matter of urgency address the menace in order to clamp on the issue.
“It is saddening and very unfortunate that the nation Nigeria is experiencing such unwholesome development without recourse by government to finding a lasting solution to the menace of killing and kidnapping in the country.
“Just a few days ago, two monarch in Ekiti and another one Kwara states were killed while wife of Kwara monarch was kidnapped after killing the husband, though released. Also in Iwere ile in Oke Ogun area of Oyo State some farmers were killed while others were brutally injured in an attack by some bandits, it is high time government at all levels take drastic steps in addressing this menace before it get out of hand “
Dr Raymond noted that the fear of being attack or killed has sent many farmers away from farm, saying this development may cause food shortage in the country and Oyo state in particular.
While commending the Oyo State House of Assembly and governor Seyi Makinde for taking prompt action on the matter, he urged the lawmakers to ensure that they get to the root of the matter and bring the perpetuators to book.
