Joint security operatives consisting of Operation Burst, OPC, Amotekun and Soludero have clashed with Fulani herdsmen in Iwerele, Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State.
An unspecified number of people were reportedly feared dead in the clash according to The PUNCH
According to report, a group of herdsmen had invaded a farm in the community with their cattle and grazed on it, a situation which led to the demise of the owner of the farm during the argument.
It was gathered that combined security operatives of Operation Burst, OPC, Amotekun and Soludero were informed to restore peace in the area but they were allegedly ambushed by herdsmen.
The number of those killed, however is yet to be ascertained.
Crops worth thousands of naira were said to have been destroyed in the attack
The unfortunate incident, which happened on Saturday, October 14, had thrown the entire community into a state of panic.
An informed titled chief in the community, who did not want his name in print, said, “Security operatives, comprising Operation Burst, OPC, Amotekun and Soludero, were informed to restore peace in the area but they were allegedly ambushed by Fulani herdsmen, killing yet-to-be-identified persons while scores were injured.
“The matter is being investigated by the various security agencies in the state; you will also be updated at the appropriate time. The heads of the various security agencies have met with the relevant stakeholders, including the representatives of the Fulani and the community heads.”
An impeccable government source lamented that “Many people were killed. Our people started blaming former President Olusegun Obasanjo when he talked about our traditional rulers recently.
The Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in Oyo state, Adewale Osifeso could not be reached immediately for comment on the incident as of press time.
