Afenifere, a prominent pan-Yoruba socio-political group, has expressed grave concerns over the increasing rate of terrorist attacks in southwestern Nigeria. In a recent press release, the group's National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, highlighted the alarming situation where banditry and violence have become almost a daily occurrence, particularly affecting states like Ondo, Kwara, and Ekiti. The organization issued a call to both federal and state officials to bolster efforts to combat this tide of insecurity and to protect the lives of the Yoruba people who are increasingly vulnerable to such threats.

In detailing the severity of the violence, Ajayi recounted numerous incidents that have plagued the region, including assaults on churches and police stations, as well as the brutal treatment of individuals kidnapped by terrorists. He emphasized the psychological and physical torment faced by victims, underscoring that some are reportedly subjected to humiliating treatment and extreme violence, including kidnappers demanding not only ransoms but also items as grotesque as drugs and