Adetunji Adeleye, Ondo state commander of the south-west security network, code-named Amotekun, has alleged that over 9000 herders illegally entered the state in the last one month.
Sharesouth-west security network, code-named Amotekun, says 31 suspects have been arrested for crimes like kidnapping, rape, burglary, and rituals.
While expressing concern over the sudden influx, he said the herders entered the state through border towns at night. “So, the trend has been on for a long time, especially in the last month but we’re now working on different modalities of ensuring that herders that are legitimate to be in the state are there.
“Also, we are making efforts towards the border towns of state because we notice that those that find their way now to Ondo is through Ekiti state.”
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