(DDM) – Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised fresh alarm over the rising wave of insecurity across Yorubaland and Nigeria at large.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the group made its position known in a communiqué issued after its caucus meeting held at the Akure residence of its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on Tuesday.
Afenifere lamented that killings and kidnappings are worsening in parts of Kwara, Kogi, Ogun, Ondo, and Oyo States.
The group further described the violent attacks recorded in Benue, Plateau, Niger, and Katsina as nothing short of “seeming genocide.”
It noted that while security agencies have made efforts, much still needs to be done to stem the rising insecurity.
The Yoruba socio-political body specifically called on the Federal Government to procure and deploy modern technology equipment to curb banditry and terrorism.
According to the communiqué, drones, closed-circuit cameras, and other surveillance tools should be urgently introduced to aid security monitoring.
It also stressed that security personnel across the country must be adequately motivated, trained, and encouraged to perform optimally.
The group threw its weight behind the establishment of state police, describing it as a critical mechanism for addressing insecurity at the grassroots level.
Referencing comments made by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Afenifere echoed the call for empowering local communities to defend themselves against marauding criminals.
It argued that both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches should be deployed simultaneously to confront Nigeria’s security challenges.
Afenifere further appealed to politicians, traditional rulers, and community leaders to expose saboteurs and collaborators who aid criminal gangs in their operations.
The group also demanded full enforcement of anti-open grazing laws, while urging governments to provide support for private sector-led ranching initiatives.
On infrastructure, Afenifere acknowledged ongoing federal road projects but urged faster execution on key highways.
The group specifically mentioned the Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa-Akure road, the Ibadan-Oyo-Ogbomoso-Ilorin road, the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode axis, and the Ibadan-Abeokuta highway.
It stressed that poor road conditions continue to endanger commuters and weaken economic activities across Yorubaland.
Turning to the national economy, Afenifere urged the federal government to intensify reforms capable of driving recovery and ensuring stability.
The group reiterated that Nigeria’s structural imbalance remains at the root of many of its problems.
It therefore renewed its longstanding call for restructuring, describing it as the “panacea” to Nigeria’s socio-political and economic challenges.
“As Afenifere has repeatedly advocated, we strongly believe that restructuring is the only sustainable path to lasting peace and prosperity,” the communiqué stated.
The group further demanded that the presidency transmit a restructuring bill to the National Assembly without further delay.
Observers say Afenifere’s latest position reflects growing frustration among Nigerians over escalating violence, weak governance, and slow pace of reforms.
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