Former Senate President Bukola Saraki sent a group from the Peoples Democratic Party to visit villages in Kwara State that have been hit by bandit attacks. The delegation traveled through the Ifelodun Local Government Area, where many settlements were partly emptied because of repeated violence. The visit took place so the team could meet with local people and traditional leaders, learn what has been happening, and bring some comfort and help.
The group was led by the state party treasurer, Reverend COS Fawenu, who said Saraki could not come himself to avoid giving a political message to the visit. The delegation went to 19 places that have dealt with attacks by suspected bandits. They went to both larger villages and smaller ones to speak with residents and chiefs about their current lives and needs, and to show care for the people who stayed despite the danger.
Their first stop was the palace of the Oba of Agbeku, where they offered support after the community suffered repeated violent raids. At each stop, the team spoke with local leaders and shared words meant to comfort those who had lost family members or homes. The group also gave money to help with recovery, especially in areas where homes and community buildings were damaged by the raids.
In another community called Afin, the team visited the home of the traditional ruler who was kidnapped at the end of last year along with his son, who was serving with the National Youth Service Corps. The mother of the family had been wounded during the same attack. The delegates brought prayers for peace and financial aid to help the family during their recovery. A church leader who spoke on behalf of the family said the visit showed true concern from a leader beyond politics.
At Bayagan‑Ile, relatives and neighbors celebrated the return of the local king after he was held captive for more than three weeks. The PDP team stayed with community members, shared in their joy, and handed over funds to help the town recover from the disruption. Residents and village heads in other communities also spoke with the visitors and offered prayers for Saraki and his family before the delegation left.
People who traveled with Reverend Fawenu included the local PDP chairman, former commissioners, party officials, youth representatives, and other stakeholders who joined in meeting the villagers and listening to their experiences after the spate of attacks.