CITIZENS COMPASS—The Ogun State Police Command on Friday, said it was investigating a case of arson and destruction of farmland allegedly perpetrated by herders in Adao Village, via Alabata, Ogun State.
According to the spokesperson for the Command, Omolola Odutola in a statement, “On February 20, 2025, one Mr. Ogunbayo Adewale of Raka Village reported at the police station that upon visiting his 35-acre cassava farmland on February 19, 2025, at about 1640 hours, he discovered that the farmland had been set ablaze. Additionally, some herds of cattle were seen grazing on the farm, and several cassava plants had already been uprooted.
“According to the complainant, 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.
“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.
“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.”
