The wonder never ends. Many historical accounts have indicated that there was a village in Ekiti State called Araromi, which is said to have disappeared, sinking into the earth in 1957. It was said that the village had people and buildings. There were also various animals. But surprisingly, one day the town was just gone. It is said that investigators found nothing but a small animal in the middle of the village. However, some scholars say that is not how it happened.
Here is the true account of the disappearance of Araromi village in Ekiti State.
1. Araromi village did not disappear as is widely propagated, but was rather abandoned. Araromi village in Ekiti State (in the Irepodun/Ifelodun local government area) did not vanish from the face of the earth. On the contrary, it was abandoned for security reasons. It became a ghost town due to relocation.
2. Reason for Relocation: The village was abandoned due to fear of attacks by bandits and kidnappers.
3. Most of the inhabitants fled to more peaceful villages and cities in search of security. Some settled in the forests surrounding the village.
4. Security Problem: Ekiti State, like other states in central Nigeria, faces the problem of terrorism from terrorist groups. Araromi is one of the villages severely affected, where there has been robbery, kidnapping, and massacres.
5. Government Efforts Regarding the Situation: The Governor of Ekiti State, Abbas Yusuf, has spoken about this issue in the media. He confirmed that people have relocated from Araromi and other vulnerable villages due to security concerns, and soldiers have been deployed to protect the area.
6. The Village's Current State: Today, Araromi village in Ekiti State has become deserted or has only a few inhabitants—those who stayed because they had no other option, meaning they have no homes, farms, etc., elsewhere.
Additional Information: There are many other villages in the central Nigerian states (like Niger, Kaduna, Zamfara, and Plateau) facing a similar situation, described as "disappearance" or forced relocation due to terrorism.
In summary: The story of the "disappearance" of Araromi village concerns Araromi in Ekiti State. The village did not vanish from the world as is commonly thought, but was abandoned and became empty due to security threats. The people relocated to protect their lives from bandit attacks.