Suspected Fulani herders have allegedly killed a 47-year-old farmer in Asa Village, Okelade space of Ido Native Authorities Space, Oyo State, whereas the Olubadan has summoned the police over the incident.
The sufferer, recognized as Chief Mutairu Oladosu, Otun Balogun of Oluode Okelade, was reportedly murdered whereas engaged on his tomato farm.
Based on an eyewitness, the suspected herders invaded the farm in giant numbers and launched an unprovoked assault on the farmer.
The deceased, who was on the farm with one in all his daughters, was mentioned to have been overpowered by the attackers, who have been armed with harmful weapons.
Confirming the incident, Oba Wahab Olabamiji, the Okelade Okin, said that the assault was carried out by three suspected Fulani herders.
He added that one of many suspects had been arrested and handed over to the police for additional investigation.
Based on him: “We’re right here on the palace of Olubadan to tell Oba Ladoja about what’s going on in our numerous communities in Ido Native Authorities Space.“
“The Fulani herders usually are not solely grazing on our farms, however they’ve additionally develop into a supply of threat to the dwellers.“
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“The folks within the space can not sleep with their two eyes closed once more due to the concern of the herders.“
“Final Friday, Oladosu was hacked to loss of life by the suspected herders whereas engaged on his tomato farm. I prevailed on my folks to not enable the incident to snowball into a serious disaster; therefore, the go to to the Kabiyesi.“
“We’re pleased with the well timed intervention of Oba Ladoja.”
Additionally confirming the incident, Oba Ladoja mentioned he was knowledgeable of the assault by the management of the group.
“I used to be knowledgeable that one Mutairu Oladosu has been murdered by suspected Fulani herders in Asa Village, Ido Native Authorities Space.“
“I’ve invited the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, to the palace over the incident.“
“He said that one of many suspects is in police custody, whereas others are being sought.“
“The CP gave assurance that the matter can be duly investigated and that justice can be served on whoever is discovered responsible of the killing,“ he mentioned.