Afenifere Decries South West Nigeria Kidnapping Surge
Analysis based on 17 articles · First reported Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated Mar 07, 2026
The escalating insecurity in Nigeria, particularly the South West, is likely to have a negative impact on investor confidence and economic activity. The calls for state police and efforts to cut off funding for bandits could, if successful, improve the security situation and positively influence market sentiment in the long term.
Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, has raised alarm over the worsening security situation in South Western Nigeria due to increased terrorist and bandit activities. The organization highlighted numerous incidents of violence, kidnapping, and killings across Nigeria===Ondo State, Nigeria===Kwara State, Nigeria===Oyo State, and Nigeria===Ekiti State, where victims are subjected to barbaric treatment, including demands for drugs, beer, and even virgins as ransom. Afenifere has urged federal and state governments to intensify efforts to curb banditry, proposing solutions such as cutting off funding sources for criminals, raiding their hideouts, and establishing state police. President Bola Tinubu and Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun have been lauded for their commitment to implementing state police.
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