An unidentified elderly woman in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, on Tuesday, lamented the state of insecurity in the state.
In a viral video shared on Ekititrends on Tuesday, the woman was seen appealing to a government official who she repeatedly addressed as “Your Excellency” for help.
In the video which appeared to have been recorded during a condolence visit by the unidentified government official, the woman wondered what will happen to ordinary people if traditional rulers are being killed in the state.
The woman, who spoke in Yoruba, said in part, “”Your Excellency, this is where the baba sat and was instructing people to vote for the APC.
“Your Excellency, it has happened. We know that God will expose them.
“We know that those who are dead are dead. Look at traditional rulers from Ikole Local Government that are seated.
“When they begin to kill kings, what will become of us?
“Your Excellency, herdsmen have not given us peace of mind; they have been killing our people anyhow.
“I know it will be possible for you. You have come and we thank you. Please, do not abandon us. God will not abandon you.”
Two traditional rulers in the state were killed by gunmen on Monday.
The incident occurred between Oke-Ako and Ipao-Ekiti in Ajoni Local Government Area.
The victims, identified as the Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area and the Elesun of Esun Ekiti in Ajoni, Ikole Local Government Area, were attacked while returning from a meeting.
On the same day, gunmen abducted schoolchildren in Emure Local Government Area of the State.
The incident took place as the children were traveling from Emure Ekiti to Eporo Ekiti.
VIDEO: Woman Laments, Seeks End To Killings in Ekiti
An unidentified elderly woman in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, on Tuesday, lamented the state of insecurity in the state
In a viral video shared on Ekititrends on Tuesday, the woman was seen appealing to a… pic.twitter.com/BfkSPw6xns
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