Photos of Owa Onire palace and goats
By Toyin Williams
Owa Onire a community located in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, famously known for housing the Owu Waterfalls have been deserted on account of incessant attacks from terrorists
Residents abandoned their homes, flee to neighbouring communities after terrorists reportedly invaded the community several times leaving their goats behind.
Policemen drafted to the community were seen in a video at NATIONAL WAVES’ disposal expressing shock at the level of displacement, noting that it was the first time he had witnessed residents fleeing a community en masse due to bandit attacks.
“This is the first time I am seeing people run away in large numbers from a community due to bandits and kidnappers,” the unidentified policeman was heard saying in the video.
He further stated that only goats remained in the community, alleging that even the palace of the Owa Oniire had been abandoned.
“This community, only goats are left here, no sign of human being even the palace of the Owa Oniire is abandoned,” he further said.
The police officer made the remarks while some of his colleagues laughed, apparently reacting to the situation and the widespread displacement in the Kwara community.
For several months, residents of the state have been subjected to terror attacks that have resulted in kidnappings, killings, and the destruction of property.
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