June 6, 2026

…Vast stretches of forests taken over —Afenifere

…We want safe roads, secure farms, peaceful communities —Yoruba Council

By Dayo Johnson, Regional Editor, South West; Shina Abubarka; James Ogunnnaike & Adeola Badru

For about two decades, the northern part of the country has been ravaged by terrorism characterised by sacking of entire communities, mass killings, looting, destruction and kidnappings for ransom.