Pandemonium broke out in Iwoye community, in the Imeko-Afon
Local Government Area of Ogun State when suspected herdsmen and farmers
clashed.
Four persons were feared dead in the incident, which
occurred on Thursday.
Further findings showed that the Divisional Crime Officer in
charge of Imeko and a police inspector were shot in one of the attacks.
Our correspondent learnt that trouble started after some
Fulani herdsmen made their cattle drink from the community stream, thereby
polluting the water.
It was learnt that a native, who allegedly challenged the
action of the herdsmen was shot dead in the ensuing altercation.
Policemen who made an attempt to apprehend some of the
perpetrators failed, as some herdsmen, who had laid an ambush, opened fire on the security
agents and killed one civilian.
The killed civilian was identified as Kabiru Ogunrinde.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi,
said the police had a record of one death.
Oyeyemi blamed the incident on migrant herdsmen from
neighbouring countries who invaded the community and escaped after wreaking
havoc.
He said, “No arrest has been made yet. The injured policemen
are recuperating in a hospital.”
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
No comments
Post a Comment
Kindly drop a comment below.
(Comments are moderated. Clean comments will be approved immediately)
Advert Enquires - Reach out to us at NigerianEye@gmail.com