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For this year Eid-el-Kabir, many communities for Kwara State waka different path as insecurity don force dem to change how dem dey celebrate.Communities like Ijara-Isin, Iwo, Oke-Abba and Owu-Isin no use their usual Eid grounds again.
The League of Imams for Isin LGA don announce say any community wey dey vulnerable suppose hold prayers for their central mosques instead of open grounds, to avoid any wahala with bandits.
Recent abductions and attacks for Kwara and surrounding areas make people fear say Eid gatherings for isolated areas fit become target for kidnappers and terrorists.Residents dey feel pain because many don plan to travel home for family celebrations and spend plenty money on food.
Schools for some LGAs like Isin, Irepodun, Ifelodun and Ekiti don close before because of security wahala, so families dey struggle with education and normal life.One resident talk say safety no dey, even if dem stay for mosque, as road attacks fit still happen.
The situation don show how insecurity don affect culture and family traditions, as people dey wonder if dem go ever return to normal Eid celebrations for their usual grounds.
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