Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have killed over 20 farmers across at least four communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The armed assailants reportedly launched their attack in the
early hours of the weekend, unleashing terror on the residents.
The affected communities have been identified as Aba Pastor,
Aba Sunday, Ademekun Camp, and Aba Alajido Camps within Ala Elefosan.
Meanwhile, 14 bodies have so far been recovered from the
affected areas, while search efforts continue for other missing persons.
Speaking on the incident, Princess Adelowo Adekemisola, the
Regent of Ademekun Village, confirmed that the attackers infiltrated the
communities before opening fire indiscriminately.
“The herdsmen entered our community through the Edo-Ondo
boundary and began shooting sporadically. During Akeredolu’s administration,
Amotekun came to our rescue, and the perpetrators were arrested and paraded.
Since then, peace had returned to the community until now,” she said.
Confirming the attack, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya,
spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, stated that police operatives
have been deployed to the affected areas to restore order.
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