A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Sanai Agunbiade, on Friday recounted how he
mobilised various stakeholders in ending ritual killings in Ikorodu area
of Lagos State.
Speaking during a Constituency Stakeholders Meeting themed: True
Representation and Accountability, Agunbiade said he galvanised
community leaders to take some “behind the scene” measures that brought
an end to Badoo killings in the area.
“We were troubled by Badoo, but we all played a prominent role behind the screen and Badoo killing has stopped forever.
“I also took it upon myself to stop militancy in our community” said
Agunbiade representing Ikorodu 1 Constituency in the Lagos State House
of Assembly.
Giving his scorecard, Agunbiade said he had provided boreholes in
markets, rehabilitated several roads and renovated classroom blocks in
schools, including his alma mater, Jamaitul Islamiyah Primary School.
Ikorodu.
“We have continued to improve on our legislative competences and accomplishments over the past two years.
“We have also initiated various legislation effectively addressing
challenges such as ritual killings, kidnapping, land grabbing, armed
robbery and other crime-related issues,” Agunbiade said, adding that the
meeting was organised to strengthen participatory democracy.
The residents of Ikorodu Constituency 1 turned out in large numbers
to present their demands and expectations which included the
construction of Odonguyan and Owutu roads.