Professor Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, has proposed a six-point security measure to tackle kidnapping and banditry in Kwara. Ajia, a US university lecturer and public policy advocate, stated that over 200 residents are currently in captivity across affected communities. He described insecurity in rural and border areas as a growing threat to livelihoods and public safety, arguing that the security challenge in the state goes beyond routine policing.
Ajia's proposed framework, the Kwara Rural Security and Recovery Compact, prioritises the identification and monitoring of movement corridors used by criminal elements. He also proposed the establishment of community-based security clusters and reform of forest protection units. Ajia linked insecurity to declining agricultural activities and proposed a secure farming initiative to guarantee protected access to farms. He stressed the need for government support for victims and displaced persons, including livelihood recovery and community rebuilding.
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