
Suspected armed herders allegedly killed 47-year-old Chief Mutairu Oladosu, Otun Balogun of Oluode Okelade, on his tomato farm in Asa village, Okelade, Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. Witnesses reported that attackers with over 300 cattle launched an unprovoked assault. The Okelade of Okelade, Oba Wahab Olabamiji, confirmed the incident, stating that Oladosu was overpowered while working with his daughter. One suspect has been arrested and handed over to the police. Oba Olabamiji informed the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, about the incident and the ongoing threat posed by herders in the area. Oba Ladoja confirmed he was informed of the murder and subsequently invited the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, to the palace. The Commissioner confirmed one suspect is in custody and others are being sought, assuring that the matter will be investigated and justice served, with a commitment to prevent recurrence.
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This summary was AI-generated from a story originally published by Punch Nigeria.