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The African Action Congress governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Daniel Popoola, has criticised the state government’s approach to tackling insecurity, saying the wave of kidnappings in parts of the state requires urgent, community-driven security measures.
Popoola, in a statement issued on Saturday, said residents of Oriire Local Government Area and other affected communities had continued to live in fear as kidnappers allegedly operated freely on highways, farms and rural settlements despite ongoing government interventions.
He said the recurring attacks had disrupted farming activities, restricted movement and forced many families to pay ransoms for abducted relatives.
“The people of Oriire Local Government Area, and indeed residents across Oyo State, are living in fear. Kidnappers now control our highways, farms and villages. Fathers are abducted before their children. Farmers cannot farm. Traders cannot travel after 6pm. Families sell property to pay ransom. This is survival, not life,” he said.
