Sir: I write to draw the urgent attention of the government and other security stakeholders to the increasing spate of terrorists attacks in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, particularly in the border communities adjoining Kogi State.

The once peaceful Osi–Eruku road has unfortunately become a death trap for residents, travellers, and commuters, as the criminals have turned the area into their operational base.

In recent months, attacks recorded along this axis have left several people dead, with others injured or missing. The most recent incidents occurred on November 8, 2025 when an evangelism bus was ambushed. Again on November 10, 2025, some travellers were attacked, resulting in serious injuries. Sadly, some of the victims of the previous attacks remain in captivity, a situation that is causing trauma for many residents of our communities.

It is disheartening that the bad state of the Osi–Eruku road has further worsened the situation, making it easier for criminals to ambush travellers and evade arrest by security personnel on patrols.

I, therefore, call on the Kwara State government, Ekiti Local Government, Kwara State Police Command, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Operation Harmony Security Task Force to urgently intervene and restore safety to the area.

The Federal Ministry of Works and the Kwara State Ministry of Works and Transport should take immediate steps to rehabilitate the Osi–Eruku road and other adjoining routes that have become havens for criminal elements.

We also appeal to the Senator representing Kwara South, the Member representing Ekiti/Irepodun/Isin/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency, and the Ekiti State House of Assembly member to use their good offices to facilitate government attention to this pressing issue.

Security is the foundation of development. If nothing urgent is done, the situation may degenerate beyond control, putting the lives and livelihoods of innocent citizens at further risk. The people of Ekiti Local Government deserve to live in peace, travel freely, and go about their daily activities without fear.

Awe Babatunde Pilgrim, [email protected]  Tel: 07064986463.