W0RRIS0ME: How Herdsmen Opened Fire On Amotekun Corps In Osun, 3 Injured | READ FULL
It was gathered that some farmers in Kajola village, Atakumosa-West Local Government Area of the state, reported activities of herdsmen destroying their farm produce to feed their herds of cattle.
According to an eyewitness in the village, Adio John, the herdsmen, upon sighting Amotekun operatives, became agitated and were battle-ready.
He said efforts by the corps operatives to arrest the herdsmen resulted in a gun duel, leading to injuries on both sides.
Meanwhile, the Corp Commander, Osun Amotekun, Bashir Adewinbi, confirmed that three of its operatives were injured during gun battles with the herders.
“Our men went to Kajola village to settle the rift between farmers and herders, but when they got there, the herders attacked them and shot at them, Our men had no other option than to shoot back at them.
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