Scores killed in fresh attack on Igangan residents
By Rasaq Adebayo
Scores of people have been reportedly killed in an attack in Igangan in the Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The suspected bandits unleashed the attack on the residents of the community in the early hours of Sunday.
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, who confirmed the incident described it as unfortunate.
Ogundoyin who commended the security operatives in the community for combating the bandits commemorated with the victims families.
He wrote: “Early this morning, I received distressed calls of fresh attack on our people in Igangan, Ibarapa North Local Government by bandits and suspected criminal herders in which about 5 residents were allegedly killed, some injured and properties burnt.
“I condemned this unfortunate attack and sympathy with the families who lost their loved ones and properties. I also appreciate the security personnel, vigilantes, Amotekun corps, our local hunters and brave men that rose in the middle of the night to combat the bandits and safe lives of our people.
“These murderers are not tired and It is our collective responsibility to protect our lives, women, children and our communities from these evil doers.
“While assuring my continuous support to every adoptable security measures and strategies, I’m also calling on all security agencies- the Nigerian Police, Operation Burst, Amotekun Corps, Vigilante Groups, Local Hunters, Community Leaders within and around Ibarapaland for an urgent security meeting.
“If this insecurity persist, it means we have not done enough. All of us. It is not time to sleep…let us all stay awake.”
