There’s a growing concern about a potential terrorist threat in Nigeria’s South-West region, with claims that Kogi and Kwara are being used as test grounds for larger attacks on major cities like Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, and Lagos. Gani Adams, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, has warned that terrorists have infiltrated the region and are planning coordinated attacks.
He attributes this threat to the exploitation of Nigeria’s porous forests for solid mineral mining, which is used to acquire weapons and fuel their activities.
The situation is considered dire, with over 60 million Yoruba people potentially at risk.
Adams has called for increased vigilance, intelligence sharing, and cooperation between security agencies, traditional institutions, and local communities to prevent these attacks. He also advocates for empowering regional security forces, such as the Amotekun Corps, to better protect their territories.It’s worth noting that the Nigerian government and security agencies have not officially confirmed these claims, and it’s essential to rely on credible sources for updates on this situation.
