Nigeria: Ayen Community Appeals to Edo Govt Over Insecurity, Alleges Unlawful Arrests

Ayen community in Uhumwode Local Government Area of Edo State has appealed to the state government and security agencies to address ongoing insecurity and what it describes as unlawful arrests of some of its members.

Spokesperson Comrade Segun Babs, in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, said the community has experienced persistent insecurity over the past eight years and raised concerns about killings and kidnappings that have affected residents.

The statement said the…