By Evelyn Usman & Daud Olatunji
Three herdsmen are currently cooling their heels in the custody of the Police in Ogun State, over their alleged involvement in the murder of a 40-year-old farmer, Rafiu Sowemimo, in Alabata, Odeda Local Government Area of the state.
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Trouble started for the deceased, when the herdsmen, who were grazing their cattle, entered his farm in Adao village and destroyed his crops.
He was said to have challenged them on why they brought their cows to his farm.
This led to an argument, which degenerated into a scuffle during which he was allegedly stabbed and died before help could come.
Police story
Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the incident, said: “On receiving the information, Commissioner of Police, Bashir Makama, directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police,…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
