A 47-year-old farmer in Asa village, Okelade space in Ido native authorities space of Oyo state was final weekend allegedly killed by suspected herders.
It was learnt that the farmer recognized as Chief Mutairu Oladosu, Otun Balogun Oluode Okelade, was gruesomely murdered by the herders whereas engaged on his tomato farm.
Eyewitness account stated the herders reportedly invaded the farm of their massive numbers and allegedly launched assaults on the deceased whereas engaged on his farmland with one among his daughters.
The witness acknowledged that the 47- year- outdated farmer was overpowered by the herders stated to be armed with harmful weapons and killed him.
Talking on the incident Monday, the Okelade Okin, Oba Wahab, who confirmed the incident, alleged that the assault was carried out by three suspected herders, including that one of many suspects has been arrested and handed over to the police authorities for additional investigation.
“We’re right here on the palace of Olubadan to tell Oba Ladoja about what’s going on in our varied communities in Ido native authorities space. The Fulani herders are usually not solely grazing on our farms, however they’ve additionally change into a supply of threat to the dwellers,” he stated.
Oba Wahab added, “The individuals within the space can not sleep with their two eyes closed due to the worry of the herders.
Final Friday, Oladosu was hacked to demise by the suspected herders whereas working in his tomato farm.
“I prevailed on my individuals to not enable the incident to snowball into a significant disaster therefore the go to to the Kabiyesi. We’re pleased with the well timed intervention of Oba Ladoja.”
Oba Ladoja talking on the incident acknowledged that he was knowledgeable of the assaults via the management of the neighborhood, and that he has knowledgeable the police about it.