The reports that some women in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi state protested half-naked have been fact-checked to be false, misleading and sensational.
News platforms had reported that the women staged the protest against insecurity and what the reporters quoted as “endless reign of tenure.”
However, the spokesperson of the local government, Adeyemi Babarinde Sunday in a statement said the event which was misinterpreted, was a traditional procession by elderly women for farming season.
“The event in question was a traditional spiritual procession by elderly women, a culturally revered practice wherein supplications are made to the gods of the land to bring about rainfall for a productive farming season.
“ As a matter of divine affirmation, rain indeed fell yesterday, shortly after the spiritual rite was observed—further validating the intent, solemnity, and significance of the ceremony.
“We are convinced that those attempting to frame this peaceful, religious rite as a protest are nothing but bad eggs, political jobbers, and frustrated individuals who derive pleasure in promoting chaos and confusion. These elements will only be satisfied when fire, brimstone, and anarchy descend upon the peaceful land of Yagba West—but they shall not prevail.
“We wish to assure the public that Yagba West is not under siege. The local administration, in collaboration with security agencies and community stakeholders, is recording substantial progress in securing our communities. Isolated incidents do not define our current security reality. The narrative of an unsafe Yagba West is not only inaccurate but maliciously crafted to score cheap political points.”
