THE traditional ruler of Babanla, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Aliyu Yusuf Arojojoye II, has called on Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to urgently support victims of a recent bandit attack that left several residents dead and many displaced.
The incident, which occurred on August 8, 2025, targeted the largely farming community, resulting in loss of lives, destruction of property, and the displacement of farm settlers.
Oba Aliyu said the community alone could not shoulder the burden of caring for the victims, stressing the need for immediate government intervention.
He urged indigenes who had fled to return home, assuring them that authorities had taken steps to enhance security.
The monarch expressed gratitude to the federal, state, and local governments for their swift response, which he said was restoring calm and easing the fears caused by the attack.
He commended the local vigilance group for their bravery despite limited resources and also thanked fellow traditional rulers, residents, and supporters of Babanla for their resilience during this period.
“Babanla has historically been a refuge for the persecuted, and we will never allow bandits to redefine our identity,” the monarch said.