A group of distressed women from Oke-Ere, a community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, staged a dramatic protest on Wednesday, April 9, to decry the persistent wave of violence, kidnappings, and killings allegedly carried out by armed herdsmen and bandits.
In emotional scenes captured in viral videos, the women—many of them elderly—marched through the town bare-chested, singing mournful songs and crying out for help. They described the ongoing violence as a “reign of terror” that has left their community living in fear and grief.
Chanting sorrowfully and calling for divine and governmental intervention, the women lamented the loss of loved ones and the disruption of their daily lives, including their inability to go to farms or markets safely.
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Social media reactions have been swift. A post by Kogi Pulse on Facebook, which shared clips of the protest, read: “The women of Oke-Ere in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State are offering prayers for peace and protection against kidnappers and armed herdsmen.
“They’re tired of the insecurity and senseless killings of their husbands, children, and community members. They can’t even go to the farm or market anymore.
#FreeYagbaWestFromInsecurity.”
The protest has drawn attention across Nigeria, with many calling on security agencies and government officials to urgently address the rising insecurity in the region.
