The people of Ilu-Abo in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on Tuesday blocked the Akure/Owo Highway over alleged incessant killings and kidnappings in the area.
The protesters alleged that one of the residents was killed in his farm by suspected gunmen on Tuesday morning.
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Asenexpress.com gathered that residents, mostly youths, prevented the free flow of traffic, leaving motorists stranded on the expressway.
The protesters were carrying placards with various inscriptions such as “We Are Dying, Save Our Soul”, “Mr Governor, Please Assist Us”, “Our Children Are in Danger” and “We Cannot Go to Farms Again”, among others.
One of the residents, who identified himself as Joseph Adee, told newsmen that they could not go to their farms due to the incessant kidnappings and killings in the area.
Addressing the protesters, Mr Adebowale Lawal, the Commissioner of Police in the state, appealed to them to allow free vehicular movement, but was rebuffed.
Lawal assured the residents that the security agencies including the Amotekun Corps and the police would ensure the safety of lives and property.
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