By Stella Okoh-Eseneh
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to draw urgent attention to the escalating security crisis in Esan Land, particularly in Esan South East. Kidnapping has reached an alarming and unprecedented level, occurring almost hourly. What was once confined to highways and remote areas has now spread to residential neighborhoods, with criminals invading homes and abducting residents.
The people of Esan South East live in constant fear, unable to sleep peacefully. The rising cost of living is exacerbated by the fact that farmers and traders can no longer safely access their farms and markets. Kidnappers have taken control of major roads, streets, and routes, making daily movement a life-threatening risk. Even schoolchildren are not spared, facing danger on their way to and from school.
The Esan South East Concerned Voice urgently appeals to both federal and state governments for immediate intervention. The worsening insecurity has made life unbearable, forcing residents to flee their homes and discouraging those in the diaspora from returning, fearing abduction.
We demand swift and decisive action to restore peace and security in Esan South East before the situation spirals further out of control.