Abeokuta – Residents of Pakudi village near Obada-Oko in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State have fled their homes over fear of reprisal attack by Fulani herdsmen following the killing of a Fulani man allegedly by a villager.
When journalists visited the village on Monday, it was observed that the village had been deserted by most of the villagers except few people who were seen in their houses.
Pakudi village, located beside the ongoing rail construction by the Federal Government at Obada Oko, is a 10-minute drive from Abeokuta, the state capital.
It was gathered that a Benue-born farmer reportedly killed a Fulani herdsman, last Wednesday, for allegedly destroying his farm. He has since fled the village.
Further findings by INDEPENDENT showed that the Police had stormed the affected village few hours after the incident to whisked away some villagers who were later released after completion of interrogation.
It was further learned that, the wife of the alleged killer has been arrested by the operatives of SARs in the state.
The suspected killer was reported to have killed the Fulani herdsman on his farm and took away his belongings including his stick.
A source, who spoke with INDEPENDENT on condition of anonymity, said the suspected killer came from Benue state, but settled down in the village as a farmer.
He said “This is first time I heard of this. The community had been peaceful before this ugly incident.
“As at now (Monday) most residents of this village have run away to save their lives, because they heard that the Fulani herdsmen have been ganging up somewhere to attack the village. The village is deserted now.”
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