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By Modupe Shodeinde
The Ogun state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has ordered investigations into the recent conflict between herdsmen and farmers in the Yewa area of the state.
The conflict was reported to have led to the loss of a live and properties.
In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, in Abeokuta, he stated that the governor had set up a Special Task Force to maintain peace and quickly respond to all for a of violence and crime in the areas prone to herders/farmer’s clash.
“The government is immediately setting up a joint security patrol team/task force involving all security agencies in the state to not only deal with the situation, but to also nip in the bud any threat to violence or criminality”, the governor said
He added that “our first priority in Ogun State is the safety of lives and properties of everyone, and we will not compromise on that.”
Governor Abiodun who gave the order in Abeokuta at the end of the state Security Council meeting, also directed that those behind the recent violence in Eggua in Yewa North area local government area of the State should be brought to justice.
“We will not condone any act of criminality in the state no matter who is involved. The police and other security agencies have been directed to go after the perpetrators of this act and bring them to book.
We will not allow anybody to disrupt the peace in Ogun State, and anyone who tries to test our resolve to maintain peace in our state will have himself or herself to blame”, the governor said.
“Our State is known for being a haven of peace, security, and harmonious relationship amongst people of different ethnic groups whether citizens or settlers who consider the State their home.
“This is a long and cherished tradition that we are proud of and which this administration is committed to sustaining. We, therefore, condemn in strong terms the recent unfortunate violence orchestrated by certain elements by whipping up and capitalising on divisive ethnic sentiments to perpetuate an agenda that is inimical to public security and safety,” the Governor further said.
Speaking on the efforts made by the state government to ensure the sustenance of the age-long peaceful co-existence between the local farmers and the herdsmen, the governor convened an expansive stakeholders’ meeting to hold next week, involving farmers, herdsmen, and other stakeholders to bring about a lasting peace.
He said “Our hearts go out to the family of the deceased and those who lost their properties in the needless violence. This administration is determined to end this unfortunate cycle of violence and we are hopeful that all the inclusive Stakeholders’ meetings will identify specific and practical initiatives that will achieve the desired end.
All residents of the state, were enjoined to go about their lawful activities and report any suspicious movements to the security agencies.
