Afrigather A pastor, recognized as Segun Adegboyega, has been reportedly killed by individuals suspected to be herdsmen on his farm in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
The PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred on Monday on the deceased’s farm positioned at Gege village on Ogbomoso-Iseyin Street.
Investigation additional revealed that three individuals have been arrested in reference to the killing, they usually have been moved into the custody of the Owode Police headquarters.
In the meantime, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, has appealed to the individuals of the city to stay calm over the incident, assuring them that these chargeable for the killing wouldn’t go unpunished.
Addressing them on Monday night after the incident, Olaoye promised to work with safety brokers to get justice for the household of the deceased.
The monarch stated, “As your father, I want to say, that is an unpleasant state of affairs and it’s uncalled for. I’ve spoken my thoughts to the Space Commander of Owode Police headquarters, who’s right here with me and I need to guarantee you that justice can be served. I equally sympathise with each certainly one of you, might God proceed to look at over you and your complete land of Ogbomoso.”
As of press time, efforts to get police reactions have been proved abortive, as Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso’s cellular quantity was not reachable.
Herdsmen assaults have been rampant in Oyo.
The PUNCH in October 2023 reported that there was palpable concern at Apalokun village within the Iwerele, Iwajowa Native Authorities Space of Oyo State, as many individuals have been reportedly feared useless in a conflict between Operation Burst, Oodua Peoples Congress, Amotekun, Soludero and a bunch of herdsmen.
Investigations by The PUNCH correspondent revealed {that a} group of herdsmen invaded a farm locally with their cattle and grazed on it, a state of affairs which led to the demise of the proprietor of the farm in the course of the argument.
Additionally, crops value 1000’s of naira have been destroyed within the course of.
