Insecurity in Nigeria has reached an alarming stage particularly in northern part of the country.
Apart from renewed insurgency with regular terrorist attacks on military formations and killing of senior officers, kidnapping has also reached a dangerous height.
The worrisome situation seems to have overwhelmed security agencies with concerned Nigerians blaming the unending hostilities in the north on internal betrayal amongst security operatives.
According to a report by The Punch on Saturday, kings are relocating from their domains for the fear of being attacked, kidnapped or killed.
The report said no fewer than 30 traditional rulers across the southern area of Kwara State have fled their palaces following a sustained wave of kidnappings, killings and violent attacks.
It was gathered from two credible community leaders that the affected monarchs were seeking refuge in urban centres, including Ilorin, Osogbo, Offa, and Lagos.
Findings show that some of the affected traditional rulers are from Omugo, Afin, Oreke, Oreke Oke-Igbo, Olohuntele, Alabe, Ganmu Ailehri, Ologanmo, and Igbo Agbon communities.
While some have been away from their domains for months, others have been out for nearly a year.
Their displacement, triggered by repeated attacks by armed groups, has created a leadership vacuum in their communities.
A resident of Omugo community, Wale Olasunkanmi, said his traditional ruler, known locally as Eesa, fled due to fear of abduction.He said, “In the past, our traditional rulers were always around.
They lived among us and provided leadership during crises. But now, they don’t stay here anymore.
They only come occasionally for meetings or special occasions and leave immediately.
