There was chaos in Akure the Ondo State on Wednesday as angry protesters stormed the Governor’s Office in Alagbaka, shutting down operations over the brutal killing of five farmers by suspected armed herdsmen.
The attack, which took place in the Aba Oyinbo area of Akure North Local Government Area, is the second deadly assault on farmers in the region within two weeks. Earlier this month, more than 20 farmers were reportedly killed in similar attacks across four farm settlements in the same local government area.
Carrying the bodies of the victims, the enraged protesters blocked the entrance to the Governor’s Office, demanding urgent action from the state government to address the worsening security crisis in farming communities.
Residents have repeatedly raised concerns over the rising attacks, accusing the government of failing to protect them. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa had previously assured the public of strengthened security measures following the earlier killings, but the fresh incident has reignited anger and frustration among the people.
Security operatives have been deployed to the Governor’s Office to prevent further unrest, while the state government is yet to release an official statement on the killings and the ongoing protests.
With tension running high, residents insist that urgent intervention is needed to prevent further bloodshed and ensure the safety of farmers in the state.
