Just in: Herdsmen Attack Farm Killed Five people

At least five individuals have reportedly lost their lives following an attack by suspected herdsmen in Ajegunle-Powerline, located in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The incident, which occurred around 3 PM on Tuesday, marks a resurgence of violence in the community, according to Naija News.

Local sources confirmed that the victims were farm laborers working in the area. A farmer, Akin Olowolafe, who spoke to newsmen in Akure, expressed his anguish over the persistent herdsmen attacks and armed robberies that have made life increasingly difficult for residents.

“This is how they come to disturb and destroy our crops,” Olowolafe lamented. “We have reported them to the state government and security agencies, but no significant action has been taken to stop their activities on our farmlands.”

He further highlighted the grave danger posed by the attackers, alleging that they often resort to violence, including murder and sexual assault against women.

Describing the incident, Olowolafe said, “These Fulani herdsmen just entered the farmlands while we were working and started shooting sporadically, killing five people during the attack.”

Another eyewitness, Fidelis Daniel, confirmed the attack, recounting how he narrowly escaped death.

“I was on the farm when I heard gunshots. I immediately ran for safety. It was God who saved me,” Daniel recounted. “We warned them not to enter our lands, but they ignored us. They came with weapons, destroyed our crops, and killed five people.”

The remains of the victims have reportedly been deposited at the morgue of the Ondo State University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital in Akure.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Ondo State Command, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, stated that investigations were ongoing. However, she could not confirm the number of fatalities.

“There was an attack on the community, and police are still investigating. But I cannot confirm the number of people killed at this point,” she said.

Residents have called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and security agencies to intervene urgently to protect the community from further attacks.