Kwara Banditry Victims Committee Exposes Government's ‘Theatrics and Failure’ on Security – Sanchitagi Qasim

Kwara Banditry Victims Committee Exposes Government's ‘Theatrics and Failure’ on Security – Sanchitagi Qasim

Sanchitagi Qasim has slammed the Kwara State Government over what he described as “the usual theatrics of a mediocre government,” citing the inactivity of the Committee on Enumeration of Victims of Banditry and the worsening security situation across parts of the state.

Qasim's criticism followed comments made by the Kwara APC Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, who recently claimed on national television that the state's infrastructure had improved significantly to the extent that “a blind man” taken around Kwara today would hardly recognize it from years past.

Reacting to the statement on his verified Facebook page, Qasim argued that many residents of Kwara North do not share the government's assessment of development, pointing to what he described as poor road infrastructure, inadequate healthcare facilities, and persistent insecurity in communities across Edu, Patigi, Kiama, and Baruten local government areas.

The commentator particularly questioned the effectiveness of the Committee on Enumeration of Victims of Banditry, reportedly constituted in September 2025. According to him, eight months after its inauguration, the committee has neither commenced meaningful operations nor received resources to carry out its assignment.

He alleged that the committee exists largely on paper and accused the government of creating it for political optics rather than genuine intervention.

Qasim further alleged that the ₦100 million reportedly promised to families of local hunters killed in attacks in Edu and Patigi had yet to be disbursed months after the commitment was made. He also criticized Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for allegedly failing to visit affected communities despite repeated incidents of kidnappings, killings, and bandit attacks.

Highlighting what he called the poor state of security infrastructure, Qasim claimed that the Lafiagi Divisional Police Headquarters lacks a patrol vehicle and operates with only two motorcycles.

He also referenced the situation in Woro community, where he said victims of attacks had received only temporary relief materials while hundreds of kidnapped residents remained in captivity.

Questioning the government's achievements in addressing insecurity, Qasim argued that the administration's response has been characterized by “insincerity, incompetence, and indolence.”

Qasim’s remarks add to growing concerns from stakeholders in Kwara North over security challenges and the pace of government intervention in affected communities.