Evangelist Adegboyega, a farmer and a a pastor has been killed by suspected herders in his farm at Gege area along Ogbomoso – Iseyin road
ogbomosoinsightonline.com reports that the Fulani herdsmen had invaded the farm of the deceased with their cow to graze his crops and so he challenged them.
“However, the challenge infuriated the herdsmen leading to their attacking him, with dagger. He was stabbed in about six places,” an eyewitness told ogbomosoinsightonline.com.
Meanwhile, three suspects have been apprehended by the villagers and were immediately taken to the palace of Soun Oba Ghandi Olaoye Orumogege 111 who ordered that they should be moved into the custody of the Area Commander, Owode Police headquarters from where they have been transfered to Ibadan immediately, “due to the nature of the case.”
Soun of Ogbomosoland Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye has assured family of the clergyman killed Monday by suspected Fulani herdsmen at Gege village along Ogbomoso – Iseyin road in Oyo state that he will ensure justice is done.
Oba Olaoye expressing sympathy said he would work with security agents to get justice for the family of the deceased.
“As your father, I wish to say, this is a ugly situation and it’s uncalled for. I have spoken my mind to the Area Commander (of Owode Police headquarters), who is here with me and I want to assure you that justice would be served,” the monarch stated.
“I equally sympathize with every one of you, may God continue to watch over you and the entire land of Ogbomoso.”
