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ONDO COMMUNITIES ASK FULANI HERDSMEN TO VACATE FARMLANDS










 The people of Idoani, Idogun, Imeri & Afo communities in Ose LGA of Ondo State have issued a 21 day ultimatum to Fulani herdsmen to vacate their farmlands with effect from this month, July,2019.



In a Communiqué jointly signed by all relevant stakeholders in the communities, Alani of Idoani, Oba Maj. Gen. Olufemi Olutoye (Rtd), Onidogun, Oba Moses Bakare, Onimeri, Oba Babatunde Adeniran & Alafo, Oba Adegoke Egunjobi, the royal fathers said their people could no longer tolerate the spate of kidnapping, killing & raping of their wives & daughters by the herders.



The royal fathers further expressed worries over the possibility of violent clashes and reprisals between the farmers & Fulani herdsmen following the incessant destruction of cash crops by the herders, adding that the ultimatum remains the last option to avoid breakdown of law & order as the Fulanis have rebuffed all entreaties to conduct themselves within the confines of the law.



According to the five paragraph Communiqué, the fear of frequent unprovoked attacks by the Fulanis have forced many farmers to abandon their means of livelihood leading to economic meltdown in the area as the farmers could no longer meet their daily obligations, while many in the process lost their dear lives..


Describing as an affront to Yoruba race the disturbing news that Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria had set up vigilante group in Ondo state, the four royal fathers vowed not to allow any part of the area to be used for RUGA in whatever guise.



They therefore called on the residents of the area to be vigilant & report any suspicious movement to the law enforcement agencies for appropriate action, moreso to maintain peace and orderliness without taking Laws into their hands..

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