Kwara Women Protesting Insecurity Attacked by Thugs at Government House as Police Stand By

A peaceful protest by women in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State, demanding action against kidnappings and insecurity, was violently disrupted by thugs allegedly linked to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration. The assailants wielded canes and flogged protesters in front of the Government House while police reportedly failed to intervene. Victims, including elderly women, recounted ongoing kidnappings of family members and accused state authorities of inaction. This incident follows similar attacks on peaceful protesters in Ilorin earlier in 2025, highlighting growing public concern over security failures. @