Victor Ogunje in Ado Ekiti
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, yesterday visited the families of two farmers who were killed in Isaba Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of the State, reiterating that the lives of Ekiti people are sacred to him and would do everything possible to protect them.
The governor also sympathised with the families of the deceased, promising to ensure that the culprits are apprehended and brought to justice.
The two farmers were killed in their farms last Friday by suspected herdsmen, who had earlier had confrontation with the victims.
The killings sparked serious violent protest in the town last Saturday as many youths trooped out to condemn the horrendous action.