Ogun community decries suspected land grabbers’ invasion, farmland destruction
Residents of Ajogbo Akia community in Ado-Odo area of Ogun State have raised the alarm over what they describe as a violent invasion and destruction of their farmlands by hoodlums suspected to be land grabbers. This is because, as they said, the development has left them frightened and farmers unable to access their livelihoods. The Read More:…
In the Ajogbo Akia community located in the Ado-Odo area of Ogun State, residents have expressed concern over a violent invasion and destruction of their farmlands by suspected land grabbers. The disruption has left the community frightened and farmers unable to access their livelihoods. Residents shared that the unknown assailants entered their ancestral lands, dismantled farmlands and plantations, and threatened those who tried to resist them.
Joel Asade, a local resident, recounted waking up to the hoodlums storming their community and destroying their crops, which prompted suspicion of land grabbers. Solomon Bankole, a community leader, expressed astonishment at the invasion, noting that the town had maintained relative peace since its establishment. He called upon the police and government to intervene, emphasizing that the residents have no alternative if displaced from their community.
The Baale and traditional ruler of Ajogbo Akia, Dr Oluwasegun Adebiyi, described the situation as an assault on a peaceful community that had lived on the land for centuries. He highlighted the devastating emotional and financial impact of the violence. Despite attempts to reach the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, no response was received at the time of filing this report.
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