Former Senate President and two-term Kwara State Governor, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has dispatched a delegation of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders to at least 19 communities recently affected by bandit attacks in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara South Senatorial District.
The delegation, led by Kwara State PDP Treasurer Reverend C. O. S. Fawenu, visited communities including Agbeku, Bayagan-Ile, Aafin-Ile Ere, Sagbe, Labaka Oja, Oroago, Adanla, Owa Kajola, Oreke, Oke Igbo, Alabe, Bankole, Budo-Idowu, Ologomo, Ganmu Alheri-Ilere, Aiyetoro, Alabe Idera, and Oloruntele. Their mission was to assess living conditions, offer comfort, and provide financial support on behalf of Dr Saraki.
Reverend Fawenu noted that this visit represents the fourth phase of Dr Saraki’s humanitarian intervention since 2025, covering affected communities across Kwara North and Kwara South.
The delegation met with local monarchs and residents, many of whom have abandoned their homes due to repeated attacks and abductions, including incidents targeting traditional rulers.
At the palace of Oba Abdulazeez Shola Agboola Adeshina (Oba Idera II) of Agbeku, the delegation commended the monarch for remaining in his community despite security challenges. Financial support was presented to aid recovery, and the Oba expressed gratitude, noting that Dr Saraki is the only sitting governor to have visited Agbeku since his ascension.
The team also visited the family of the kidnapped Oniwo of Afin Community in Ileere District and his NYSC-member son, delivering messages of hope and financial assistance while praying for the monarch’s safe return.
Celebrating the release of the Ojibara of Bayagan-Ile, Oba Kamiludeen Salami, who spent 25 days in captivity, the delegation praised his courage for remaining committed to his community.
Reverend Fawenu explained that Dr Saraki avoided leading the visits personally to prevent the humanitarian gesture from being misinterpreted as a political move.
Other members of the delegation included Hon. Dr W. W. Memudu, PDP Chairman in Ifelodun; Hon. Wasiu Odewale, former Commissioner; Elder Wale Olawomo; Alhaji Abdulrasaq Zubairu; Mr Segun Adwuyi; and PDP State Publicity Secretary Comrade Olusegun Olusola Adewara.
The visit underscores Dr Saraki’s ongoing efforts to support victims of violence and reinforce community resilience across Kwara State.
