The People of Ojah community in Akoko Edo Local
Government Area of Edo State have protested what they have described as
incessant attacks on them and their farmlands by alleged herdsmen and
have therefore, called on relevant authorities to urgently address the
situation.
The protest is coming on the heels of an
attack on a member of the community at his farm on January 4, by five
persons, alleged to be herdsmen.
The people lamented over the fact
that despite reporting initial attacks on their community, nothing was
done about it and the onslaught has continued.
They, however, pleaded with the government to come to their aid to prevent a recurrence.
This follows news of similar attacks in other states such as Rivers and Benue which left many dead.
President Muhammadu Buhari condemned the tragic events and prior to having a closed door meeting with
the Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom. He has also instructed the
Inspector General Of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to move to Benue state in
an effort to stop the killings.
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