By: Raymond Osho
Ogun state police command says it has begun investigation into a case of arson and destruction of farmland allegedly perpetrated by herders in Adao Village, Alabata in Odeda Local Government of Ogun State.
The farm owner, Ogunbayo Adewale had reported at the police station that his 35-acre cassava farmland had been set ablaze on February 19, 2025.
Adewale told the police that when he caught the herders in the act, they commanded the cattle to flee, adding that he managed to apprehend one of the cows, which he brought to the police station as evidence.
The Command Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola in a statement in Abeokuta on Friday said in response to the report, the Divisional Police Officer of FUNAAB Harmony immediately deployed grassroots policing strategies to calm rising tensions and prevent a potential tribal conflict.
The statement reads “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”, the statement added.
