Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, has described the
attack on Igangan, a town in Oyo state located in Ibarapa area, as “horrendous,
callous, and highly provocative”.
On Saturday night, 15 people were reportedly killed when
gunmen attacked the town.
Igangan has been under the spotlight for years, with clashes
erupting intermittently between farmers and herders, resulting in deaths and
life-threatening injuries.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Akeredolu, who is the
chairman of the south-west governors’ forum, said the region will not condone
such “savage” attacks on its people.
“We have just received with rude shock premeditated attack
on our people at Igangan, Ibarapa, Oyo State, in the early hours of today. This
cowardly onslaught on a peaceful community has occasioned loss of lives and property
on a large scale. It is horrendous, callous, and highly provocative,” the
governor said.
“All well-meaning Nigerians must condemn, in the strongest
term possible, this latest assault on decency and communal harmony.
“While we will encourage the security agencies to get to the
root of this latest act of provocation, we have directed the Commanders of the
South West Security Network, Amotekun, to convoke a joint security meeting of
all Commanders in the South West with a view to commencing joint operations in
the region immediately.
“We must reiterate the fact that certain elements are bent
on causing friction among the peoples of this country with the sole aim of
achieving a pernicious end. They will stop at nothing until their set goal is
realised. It is, therefore, incumbent on all lovers of peace and freedom to
rise against this current regression into savagery.
“We on our part are resolved to defend our people, their
property, and all legitimate means of livelihood against both internal and
external aggression. On this, there will be no compromise.
“We call on our people to remain vigilant and report any
suspicious movement in their communities. In addition, they must be united in
the task of defending our lives and properties.”
Meanwhile, the police has said it is investigating the
attack, while Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has called for calm, adding
that the perpetrators will not escape justice.
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