Tension heightened in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, as farmers took to the streets in protest against the alleged killing of five individuals by suspected herdsmen in the Aba Oyinbo community, located in Akure North Local Government Area. Reports indicate that the assailants attacked the community in the early hours of Wednesday, opening fire on the victims.
This incident follows a recent spate of violence in the area, where at least 14 people were reportedly killed by gunmen in four other communities—Ademekun, Aba Pastor, Aba Sunday, and Alajido—within the same local government.
Angry protesters gathered outside the Governor’s Office, chanting solidarity songs and demanding immediate action from Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to address the ongoing attacks on farmers. One protester, identified as Jonah, expressed deep concern about the rising violence, alleging that the attackers have infiltrated the state from Edo.
“We are being slaughtered without anyone doing anything. Akure North is under siege. We are farmers, not criminals. We are appealing to the governor, the police, the army, and Amotekun to save us before more lives are lost,” he said.
As the protest unfolded, security operatives were deployed to the scene to maintain order and prevent any escalation of violence.
