Prominent herdsman, Yunusa, killed in Ondo

A prominent herdsman in Ondo State, Aliu Yunusa, has been killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.

The incident occurred near Ilu-Abo junction in Akure South Local Government Area while Yunusa was heading to his ranch, according to a report by The Nation.

Akogun Adeleye, Commander of the Ondo Amotekun Corps, said Yunusa was attacked by individuals suspected to be fellow Fulani herdsmen attempting to rustle his cattle.

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“They had earlier kidnapped his wife, but he fought them off and retrieved her. Unfortunately, they (gunmen) returned, overpowered, and killed him while trying to steal his cows,” Adeleye explained.

The Amotekun Corps was alerted after other herdsmen discovered Yunusa’s body.

“Upon arriving at the location, Amotekun officers found Yunusa’s body with multiple machete wounds. His motorcycle had also been set ablaze by the assailants,” Adeleye added.

He confirmed that officers are actively searching the surrounding forest to apprehend the culprits.