Public Activist Demands Immediate Solutions to Ilorin/Ogbomosho Highway Bandit/Robber Attacks 

Kwara based public affairs analyst, Comrade Ishowo Olanrewaju, has raised concerns about the ongoing bandit and armed robber attacks along the Ilorin/Ogbomosho highway.

In an interview with newsmen over the weekend, Ishowo highlighted the increasing danger on the route, particularly around Ote-Lasoju, where criminals frequently target travelers.

He remarked, “The evil activities of these armed robbers have become a daily occurrence,” adding, “virtually all the commercial drivers, local aso oke merchants and commuters plying the road every day have always had one ugly incident or other to report. It’s unacceptable that innocent lives are being lost, and something needs to be done urgently.”

Ishowo urged the Kwara state government to implement strategies to curb the frequent attacks, robberies, and killings in the area. He proposed the establishment of a local police force akin to Amotekun, which has been successful in neighboring southwestern states.

“Amotekun has made the region uninhabitable for bandits, which is why they’re finding Kwara as a fertile land to perpetrate their evil activities,” Ishowo explained. “We need to take decisive action to protect our citizens’ lives and property and to also ensure that our state is not seen as a safe haven for criminals.”

Ishowo also encouraged the affected communities to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious individuals to the authorities.

“We can’t afford to fold our arms and watch as innocent lives are lost,” he emphasized. “We need to work together to find a lasting solution to this menace.”

The persistent attacks on the Ilorin/Ogbomosho highway have resulted in numerous deaths and injuries. This route is crucial for commerce and transportation in the region, and the ongoing security issues pose both safety and economic threats.

As Ishowo stated, “The state government needs to take immediate action to address this issue. We can’t afford to wait until more lives are lost. The people of Kwara deserve better, and it’s time for us to take the bull by the horns.”