Imagine working hard on your farm for months, only to have your harvest stolen and burned before you can sell it. That's what just happened in Kogi state.
According to reports, bandits attacked a vehicle loaded with cashew nuts in Yagba West. The two men driving the truck managed to run into the bush to save their lives. But the attackers then set the whole vehicle on fire.
The fire destroyed all the cashew products inside. This wasn't just a truck. It was someone's income for the whole season. It was food for their family and school fees for their children, all gone in smoke.
This story matters because it's not just about one truck. It's about the fear that is choking our farmers and traders. When people are too scared to move goods to market, food gets more expensive for everyone. It hurts the local economy and makes life harder for ordinary Nigerians.
We need to ask serious questions about security on our roads. How can farmers feed the nation if they can't safely get their crops to the people who need them?
