Dr. Folabora Adekoya Bryhm, a governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has strongly condemned the repeated bandit attacks in Iluke Community, Bunu District of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, Kogi State—particularly the recent incident that claimed the life of a vice principal at the secondary school.
“Again, our communities are bleeding. Again, we are counting bodies. Again, we are asking the same question: where is protection?” Dr. Bryhm said in a statement released by his media office.
He noted that the “repeated attacks” are no longer isolated incidents but a disturbing pattern. “A pattern that says citizens are left to defend themselves while those sworn to protect our people offer press statements instead of solutions,” he added.
Citing the Nigerian Constitution, Dr. Bryhm reminded the government that its primary duty is the security of lives and property. “Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution is clear: ‘the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.’”
“A clean hand fears no scrutiny. But dirty silence in the face of bloodshed is complicity. Kogites deserve better than promises. Kogites deserve safety,” he said.
The governorship aspirant commended the Nigerian Military, local vigilantes, hunters, and other security operatives for their bravery and swift response, which he said foiled a planned mass abduction of WAEC candidates during the terrorist attack.
Dr. Bryhm urged the Kogi State Government and relevant security agencies to take immediate action to bring the perpetrators to justice. “People should be able to live in their homes without fear of attack or insecurity,” he stated.
He called on the government to move beyond press statements and take decisive action against insecurity and criminal hideouts across the state.
“Kogi State is destined for greatness,” Dr. Bryhm concluded.
