Tension As Fulani Herdsmen Attack Ogun Communities, Kill Four

Fulani herdsmen have reportedly attacked some villages in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State killing four persons on Friday night.

It was also gathered that many, including children, sustained varying degrees of injuries.

Speaking to DailyPost, a source said the suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked Orile-Igbooro, shooting sporadically and setting house on fire.

“Presently at Orile-Igbooro, Fulani herdsmen are attacking the people of the community. They are burning the houses and shooting the villagers presently,” the source said.

Also confirming the attack, the lawmaker representing Ketu constituency at the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Haruna Egungbohun, said the situation was getting out of hand.

Egungbohun said, “it’s true, the killer herdsmen have attacked again this night. This is becoming unbearable.

“we have called the police to come to our aid but we have not got help yet.”

He disclosed that he has also contacted the Ogun State Government for help, adding that “We are calling and begging Mr Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun to use his good office to strengthen security measures in Ketu land.”

It was gathered that the herdsmen went to Oja-Odan, all in Yewa North to attack residents.

When contacted for updates on Saturday morning, Hon. Egungbohun said, “We have recovered four dead bodies so far. We are still searching for others. Those who sustained injuries are many. We have not got any help from any security agency or government.”

Recall that Gov Abiodun recently said he had deployed a task force to Ogun West to forestall further attacks on the people of the border communities.