Nigeria, May 11 -- The Kwara State Government has converted the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, into an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp following a surge in insecurity that has forced thousands of residents from their homes.

The development comes amid growing concerns over violent attacks and abductions across parts of the state, particularly in communities bordering Niger State.

Data obtained by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED) revealed that between January 1 and November 7, 2025, no fewer than 207 people were killed in Kwara State, including 84 civilians.

Within the same period, at le...