- The grisly murder of Olaegbe, whose body was found on his farmland in a pool of blood on Wednesday afternoon, has left the locals in shock
In Ogun State, one Ogunleye Olaegbe, a local chief, has been brutally killed by suspected herdsmen.
The incident happened at Oke-Oha Village in the Imeko Afon Local Government Area of the State
The grisly murder of Olaegbe, whose body was found on his farmland in a pool of blood on Wednesday afternoon, has left the locals in shock.
The Baale was said to have been attacked by the gunmen while he was working on his farm.
A source familiar with the incident and spoke with newsmen in confidence disclosed that the Baale was shot multiple times, dragged off his farm, and abandoned in a nearby bush.
The spokesperson for the state command, Omolola Odutola, also confirmed the incident on Thursday.
She disclosed that an assessment of the crime scene indicated that the community chief had been shot in the chest before being left in the bush.
Odutola stated, “A community member alerted the Imeko Police Division about the incident. Ogunleye Olaegbe, aged 49, the Baale of C.A.C. Oke-Oha Village, was attacked by unidentified gunmen, suspected to be herdsmen while working on his farm.
“Upon receiving the report, policemen and other security personnel proceeded to the crime scene. On arrival, it was discovered that during the attack, he had been dragged from his farm into a nearby bush, where he was shot in the chest, resulting in his death. Photographs were taken, and the corpse was evacuated to the Ayetoro General Hospital mortuary for an autopsy.
“A preliminary investigation has commenced, and efforts are in top gear to apprehend the perpetrators. The area is under close surveillance to prevent any breakdown of law and order.”
Wednesday’s incident is the latest in a spate of vicious attacks allegedly carried out by herdsmen in the local government area. Many of the casualties are farmers, including community leaders.
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