Dr. Oluwatoyin Alabi, respected community leader and advocate of socio-economic development, has expressed deep concern and solidarity with the people of Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area and other parts of Kwara State South, following the recent attack that claimed the lives of several natives and local forest guards.

The tragic incident, which has thrown the ancient community into mourning, reportedly involved armed assailants who unleashed violence on residents and security volunteers charged with protecting the local forests.

The attack left no fewer than a dozen people dead, with many others injured, sparking renewed fears about rising insecurity in rural Kwara.

In his message, Dr. Alabi described the killings as “barbaric, unacceptable, and a painful reminder that urgent steps must be taken to strengthen community security and protect the lives of ordinary citizens.”

He commiserated with the traditional rulers, families of the victims, the people of the local government and the entire Oke-Ode community, urging them to remain strong in the face of grief.

He further called on the Kwara State Government, security agencies, and all relevant stakeholders to intensify coordinated efforts to end such senseless attacks and ensure that those behind the heinous crime are brought to justice.

“Oke-Ode is not just a community; it is part of the heartbeat of Ifelodun and Kwara at large. The safety of its people must remain a top priority,” he said.
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