Herders' Attacks: We Are No Longer Save In Our Community. ---Commuty Leader - THE LIVING GUIDE

Herders' Attacks: We Are No Longer Save In Our Community. ---Commuty Leader

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Worried by the constant harassment of members of his family by Fulani herders,a retired University Administrator in Ondo state has called for help from security operatives

The man who is also a notable politician, Mr Ayimoro Gabriel said his life and those of his entire family have become unsafe with the persistence attacks on his community in Graceland Area, Ayegunle, Oka, Oka- Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government of Ondo

Gabriel who spoke in with Journalists. noted that  his community has continued to know,no peace with the confusion  caused in his area by Fulani herders who graze their cattle in the area.

"The herders' activities have become worrisome"Dr  Gabriel who is the Chairman, Landlords' Association , Graceland  Community said.

The community leader noted that unknown gunmen visited his residence on NO 1, Ayimoro Close,couple of years ago,vandalized the windows of his apartment ,before gaining entry.

He explained that on arrival at his house the guys pointed gun at his wife, Dr. Oluwatoyin Ayimoro, her mother and my children  compelling my wife to open the main door.

" I managed to escape that night while my security guard was shot. The Police in Akure were aware of the occurrence " Dr Gabriel added.

Looking visibly shaken ,Ayimoro added "The herders have vowed to deal with my household after accusing me of confronting them ,whenever they brought their cattle to graze.

He explained that the last time the herders visited his house with their cattle, they attacked his wife when she asked them to graze their cattle out of their vicinity, adding "they requested my wife to produce me "

"My wife, Mrs Olawatoyin.  Ayimoro, the children, Oluwajomiloju Isaac, Oluwadarasimi Esther,  Mrs Oluwatosin Ruth Obi and their grand daughter, Uche Olayimika Obi,were threatened by the herders

He added that his area,had been plunged into uncertainty  with  all  members of his family now living in fear,noting " I have instructed my wife to always be security conscious and ensure that she and the children are weary of the activities of the Fulani herders,wherever they area

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