South-west governors condemn Igangan killings, move to prevent recurrence
At least 15 people were reported killed in Igangan by gunmen on Sunday morning.
ByAdejumo Kabir June 7, 2021 2 min read
The governors of the six South-west states of Nigeria have condemned the killings in Igangan community of Ibarapa, Oyo State.
“We have just received with rude shock a premeditated attack on our people at Igangan, Ibarapa, Oyo State, in the early hours of today. This cowardly onslaught on a peaceful community has occasioned loss of lives and property on a large scale,” Governor Rotimi Akeredolu said on behalf of his colleagues.
“It is horrendous, callous, and highly provocative. All well-meaning Nigerians must condemn, in the strongest term possible, this latest assault on decency and communal harmony.”
The reporter reported that the community was attacked in the early hours of Sunday as gunmen suspected to be herdsmen set houses, a filling station and the king’s palace ablaze.
Our correspondent obtained pictures and videos of severely hacked and bloodied human bodies. Residents said the gunmen stormed the community with over 20 motorcycles.
Taiwo Adeagbo, an official of Igangan Farmers’ Union, told this newspaper that the gunmen arrived around 12:40 a.m. on Sunday.
“Aside from killing our people, the Fulani herdsmen also set a petrol station ablaze and cars ablaze. They have also burnt the palace in Igangan.”
Residents said at least 15 persons have been confirmed dead in the attack.
While police are yet to speak on the incident, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State pleaded with residents to be calm. He pledged to look into the incident
