The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde has issued a statement on a gruesome attack on residents of Igangan, Ibarapa land by suspected Fulani Herdsmen.
POLITICS NIGERIA gathered that close to 20 people were killed in the attack and palpable tension has enveloped the area. In a statement on Sunday morning, Makinde revealed that security operatives have been dispatched the community.
“I have received the shocking news of the attacks on residents of Igangan, Ibarapaland, in the early hours of this morning.”
“I am currently being briefed on the incidents. I urge residents to remain calm as security operatives are now in control of the situation.”
The Palace of the paramount ruler of the area, the Asingangan was burned down by the attackers. Speaking on the incident, an eyewitness, Tunji Omolewu disclosed;
“People had barely retired to bed when they said they sighted motorcycles entering the town. Before our people could know what was going on, they had started killing people.”
“I got the call around 11 pm. We were on our way from Ekiti where we had gone to do the Yoruba nation rally. I got to Ibadan around 12 am and when the calls did not stop coming, I decided to come home. I have counted more than 20 dead bodies.”
“The palace of our monarch was torched. Adolak filling station too was burnt.”
