Ekiti PDP, House Of Assembly Flay Upsurge In Kidnappings, Killings

By Ayodele Oni

Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have raised voices over rising wave of kidnappings and killings in the State in recent time.

Aribasoye’s concern arose due to Wednesday killing of one at his constituents and abduction of another two persons same day in the State.

The Speaker declared that: “These actions of killings and kidnapping of people were highly reprehensible and condemnable. How can people be killed in such a gory manner? It was senseless and these  should be resisted by all men of good hearts and consciences.

“I have received reports of how the evil doers perpetrated the act and I know that their action was to make  Ikole constituency 2 unsafe for inhabitants because this could cripple economic activities if the perpetrators are not tamed.

“There have been reported cases of people being feared to go to their farms because of the activities of these evil-minded individuals. This will surely affect individual’s standard of living and income and as well jeopardize the efforts of the state government to bolster the food security status of our dear state.

“Time has come for the state government and all the towns to rally support for the local vigilance groups and Amotekun Corps to work in synergy with the conventional security outfits to upscale their intelligence gathering mechanism to be able to respond positively to the current situation.”

The state PDP in a statement on Saturday pointed out that “It is disheartening to observe the rampant and distressing incidents of kidnapping taking place in Ekiti State. It seems as though there is a lack of effective leadership and responsibility in ensuring the security of the people in Ekiti.

A statement signed by Aare Amerijoye noted that “Ekiti PDP averred that these acts of violence do not discriminate; both prominent individuals and ordinary citizens have fallen victim to these heinous crimes. The situation has reached a point where even farmers going about their daily lives are targeted.

“The Party asserts that it is an act of cruelty for a ruling Party that has pushed her citizens deeper into poverty and displayed insensitivity towards their well-being to be unable to ensure their security.

“A government that demonstrates apathy towards the welfare and safety of her citizens is highly irresponsible and inept.”

On way out, PDP advised that “Community Policing: The active involvement of community members in maintaining law and order can foster trust between the police and the community. This collaboration can enhance intelligence gathering and enable swift responses to incidents.

“Legislation and Judicial Measures: Strict laws against kidnapping must be enacted and followed by swift and fair trials for the accused criminals. This will serve as a deterrent to potential kidnappers.”