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Suspected herders have k!lled a 47-year-old community chief in Asa village, Okelade area of Ido Local Government Area.
The victim, identified as Chief Mutairu Oladosu, the Otun Balogun of Oluode Okelade, was m4rdered while working on his tomato farm.
According to an eyewitness, the attackers invaded the farm in large numbers and launched an unprovoked attack. Oladosu, who was with one of his daughters at the time, was overpowered by the armed assailants.
Confirming the incident, the Okin of Okelade, Oba Wahab Olabamiji, said the attack was carried out by three suspected herders. He added that one of the suspects has been arrested and handed over to the police for further investigation.
“We are here at the palace of the Olubadan to inform Oba Rashidi Ladoja about what is going on in our various communities in Ido Local Government Area,” he said.
“The herders are not only grazing on our farms, but they have also become a source of threat to residents. People in the area can no longer sleep with both eyes closed due to fear.”
“Last Friday, Oladosu was hacked to d3ath by the herders while working on his tomato farm. I prevailed on my people not to allow the incident to escalate into a major crisis, hence the visit to the Olubadan. We appreciate the timely intervention of Oba Ladoja.”
Speaking on the matter, Oba Ladoja said he was informed of the attack by community leaders.
“I was told that Mutairu Oladosu was murdered by suspected herders in Asa village, Ido Local Government Area. I invited the state Commissioner of Police to the palace over the incident, and he confirmed that one suspect has been arrested, while others are being tracked,” the monarch said.
“The Commissioner of Police assured that the matter will be thoroughly investigated and that justice will be served on whoever is found guilty of the k!lling.”
