Lafìagi is currently boiling as angry youths of the community in Edu local government area of Kwara state took to the streets on Monday in protest against worsening insecurity in their communities, including repeated cases of terrorism, kidnapping and killings.
They were seen in a video clip chanting solidarity songs and waving placards, demanding urgent intervention to curb the bloodshed and abductions disrupting daily life.
Blueprint reports that the irate youths set fire on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) office in Lafiagi and vandalised the palace of the Emir of Lafiagi, smashing windows and damaging parts of the building.
Though Police authorities are yet to issue any statement on the development, sources disclosed that security operatives have been deployed to restore calm in the area.
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