IgbereTV reports that the Ondo State Command of the regional Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested 42 cows for allegedly destroying farmlands around Alagbaka Extension in Akure, Ondo State.
Adetunji Adeleye, State Commander, Amotekun Corps, made this known while taking journalists round the affected farmlands.
Mr. Adeleye said that the cows were arrested following frequent complaints by owners of the farmlands in the area.
He said that more than eight separate farmlands with crops such as maize and cassava were completely destroyed by herdsmen who usually grazed their cows around the affected area
The commander said the herders, who were heavily armed, chased away the farm owners who later contacted the corps.
“On seeing the owners of the affected farmlands, the heavily armed herders attempted to kill them but the farmers ran to protect themselves.
“When the joint security network, which includes the Agro-Rangers of the NSCDC, got to the scene, the herders again attempted to attack them but the security operatives overpowered them.
“This led to the arrest of the cows while the herders took to their heels,” he said
Mr. Adeleye warned herdsmen against destroying properties, urging them to rear their cows in confined areas to avoid wanton destruction of farmlands. He also advised farmers not to resort to self-help anytime the cows destroyed their crops but to alert the corps for necessary actions.
The commander, who observed the high level of destruction on the farmlands, said the owners of the cows would be prosecuted.
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