The Ondo State Police Command on Wednesday reported that it had arrested one individual in reference to the alleged killing of a farmer, Joshua Gbadamosi, at Ifira Akoko in Akoko South-East Native Authorities Space of the state.
The loss of life of the 18-year-old farmer on Tuesday occurred 5 days after one other farmer, Sunday Ayeni, was allegedly killed on his farm by armed males suspected to be herdsmen.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident, stating that the suspect, a 15-year-old, was nonetheless in custody whereas the investigation was ongoing.
She mentioned, “Sure, the incident occurred, and we now have arrested one Adamu Farouk, aged 15. An investigation has commenced.”
It was reported that Gbadamosi’s lifeless physique was discovered on his farm at Ogudu Farm Settlement within the council space, with machete cuts seen on components of his physique.
A supply from the neighborhood acknowledged, “Gbadamosi’s physique was later recovered by the police at Isua Akoko and transferred to the morgue at Ipe Akoko Basic Hospital.”
In response, the monarch of Ogbagi Akoko, Oba Victor Adetona, who can also be the chairman of the Akoko Divisional Council of Obas, described the killing as callous, depraved, and unacceptable. He lamented that the unchecked actions of the herdsmen are driving farmers away from their farms.
The monarch urged the federal government and safety businesses to accentuate their efforts to revive peace and safety in Akoko, warning that “the continued neglect of the state of affairs may have dire penalties for the neighborhood and past.”