Indigenes of Yewa axis of Ogun State have claimed that suspected Fulani herdsmen killed 55 persons in Ketu within the last 21 years.
The indigenes, under the aegis of Ketu Advancement Front (KAF) made this assertion in a rejoinder signed by Michael Abiose, the Coordinator-General and made available to DAILY POST.
The rejoinder, which included names and gory pictures of those allegedly killed by herdsmen, was sent to DAILY POST on Sunday.
The group was reacting to statements credited to the Sarkin Fulani of Eggua, Ibrahim Adamu, in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST.
Adamu had told DAILY POST that over 100 Fulani herdsmen, as well as countless cows were killed in Yewa by indigenes in the last five years, adding that this was the beginning of the recent attacks on the communities in Yewa North axis of the State.
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Bakare disclosed that God showed him that Buhari has a major role to play in stabilizing Nigeria.
The clergyman stated this in his state-of-the-nation broadcast on Sunday.
Bakare also highlighted his role in the coalition of political parties that formed the All Progressive Congress, APC, in 2015.
“After the controversial and divisive 2011 elections, as Nigeria drifted along with sectional undercurrents and the nation sought a unifying force, some of us prevailed on General Muhammadu Buhari not to quit the stage but to take back his words and form a coalition of the best of the North and the best of the South to salvage our nation.
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Ogun indigenes, under the aegis of Ketu Professionals in Yewa North and Imeko-Afon axis of the State, have demanded N20 million compensation for each life lost as a result of the herdsmen attacks in the area.
The group also charged the government to stop the installation of Sarkin Fulani by traditional rulers in the State, saying the practice was unwholesome and an unhealthy distortion/manipulation of Yoruba culture.
This was contained in a Memorandum submitted by the group to the Hon. Kayode Oladele-led peace committee on farmers-herders clashes, set up by Governor Dapo Abiodun.
According to a copy of the memorandum made available to DAILY POST, the group, in its prayers, requested the committee to take accurate census of victims of herders’ attacks, with a view to compensating them.
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Daud Olatunji, who was in the Republic of Benin, captures the suffering of villagers who fled their homes in Yewaland, Ogun State, to the neighbouring country following persistent attacks by killer herders
I forgot that I was pregnant when I ran from danger. I ran from Asa village in Ogun State at night when Fulani herdsmen invaded our village and started killing people. The following day, I was rushed from Eegelu where I slept to this hospital (Sante De Sante) in the Republic of Benin and was later delivered of a baby there by the nurses on duty,” Olufunke Kangbe said to
Peace committee members led by Kayode Oladele on a fact-finding mission at Asa on the Nigeria-Benin Republic border in Yewa North Local Council br The issue of insecurity ravaging Nigeria has manifested in several forms, the most poignant being the conflict between herders and farmers in some parts of the country. Whereas the clashes between nomadic herders and natives of agrarian communities continue to make headlines, efforts by relevant authorities to provide mutually acceptable mediation mechanisms and find a lasting solution to the recurring hostilities have rarely gained traction in the media.
In the midst of the national malady, Ogun State has also had its ugly share. In recent weeks, some parts of Yewa axis of the state have experienced deadly attacks, allegedly carried out by armed Fulani herdsmen. The natives also reportedly fought back.