Some Suspected herdsmen on Sunday night invaded Lagun, a suburb of
Ibadan, and set ablaze 150 acres of palm plantation in a night raid
operation.
Former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief Ayodele Adigun
who owns the farm, told journalists after inspecting the burnt farm
yesterday that he experienced the same fate two years ago when his
poultry farm valued at N100 million was destroyed and six of the farm
attendants maimed.
According to Adigun, about 1,500 palm trees were destroyed with value
yet to be ascertained as at yesterday morning when he visited the place
with a team of security agents.
“We have reported to the police and till now they are yet to make any
arrest. I am disturbed. I am concerned because we are talking about
diversification of economy but with these hoodlums now, there is a
problem as many people would not like to go and farm again.”
Meanwhile, the Oyo State Police Command yesterday called for peaceful coexistence between the Fulani herders and the farmers.
Addressing a security interactive forum, the state Commissioner of
Police, Mr. Abiodun Odude, said, “We have to organise this meeting so
that we can address some issues affecting farmers and Fulani herdsmen.”