The residents of Akoko Local Government Area of Ondo State have been thrown into another state of mourning following the brutal killing of another farmer on Tuesday, August 13.
New Telegraph gathered that the tragic incident occurred in Ifira Akoko, located in the Akoko South-East Local Government Area, amid the incessant attacks by suspected herdsmen.
This latest killing follows the murder of a 36-year-old man identified as Sunday Ayeni last week, who was similarly slain on his farm in Uba Oka, Akoko South-West Local Government Area.
The most recent victim, 18-year-old Joshua Gbolahan from Odoro Quarters, Ifira, was found dead at his farm in Ogudu Farm Settlement having been allegedly attacked with a machete by unknown assailants suspected to be herdsmen.
Eyewitnesses reported that Gbolahan’s body was discovered by the police at Isua Akoko and transported to the Ipe Akoko General Hospital morgue.
Since the occurrence of the tragic incident, a joint team of police officers and Amotekun operatives in the state are currently searching the surrounding forests for the assailants.
The incident has thrown the community into turmoil, with farmers living in fear due to the persistent threat of attacks.
In addressing the situation, traditional rulers and community leaders have held emergency meetings to curb such menace.
The Owa of Ogbagi Akoko, His Royal Majesty Oba Victor Adetona Olasehinde, who chairs the Akoko Divisional Council of Obas, has condemned the killings as “callous, wicked, and unacceptable.”
He expressed concern that the unchecked actions of herdsmen are driving farmers away from their fields, threatening the region’s vital role as a key food source for the state.
Oba Adetona has urgently called on the government and security agencies to intensify their efforts to restore peace and security in Akoko, warning of severe consequences if the situation remains unaddressed.
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