Suspected herdsmen have allegedly set 35-acre cassava farmland ablaze after grazing their Cattle in Adao village, via Alabata, Ogun State, South West.
The farmland belonging to Mr. Ogunbayo Adewale of Raka Village in the State, was set farmland valued at Twenty-Seven Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira (₦27,300,000), ablaze on February 19, 2025, at about 1640 hours.
Spokesperson for the Nigeria police Command, CSP Omolola Odutola said the case was reported to the Divisional Police Officer of FUNAAB Harmony the following day.
Police operatives by the owner of the farm, while police operatives immediately “deployed grassroots policing strategies to calm rising tensions and prevent a potential tribal conflict”.
The statement said Adewale discovered that the farmland had been set ablaze, noting that some herds of Cattle were seen grazing on the farm, and several cassava plants had already been uprooted.
CSP Odutola also revealed that the Command “is currently investigating a case of arson and destruction of farmland allegedly perpetrated by herders”.
The complainant informed police that upon sighting him, the herders commanded the Cattle to flee, but he managed to apprehend one of the cows, which he brought to the police station as evidence.
“Preliminary investigations commenced immediately, leading to the identification of the owner of the seized cow.
“The complainant has estimated the damage to his farmland at Twenty-Seven Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira (₦27,300,000).
“To ensure a thorough and impartial investigation, the case has been transferred to the Surveillance Section for further inquiries and necessary legal action.
“The Ogun State Police Command assures the public that justice will be served and urges all parties to remain calm while the investigation is ongoing.
“The Command remains committed to maintaining law and order, preventing inter-group conflicts, and protecting the rights of all citizens”, according to the police statement.
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