The Oyo State Police Command has debunked reports circulating on social media about an alleged attack on a farmer by herders in Ilowa-Gbade Village in Atiba Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, there was a dispute over disagreement on grazing rights, which led to a fight between a 20 Year-old herder, Salau Isiaka, and a 25 Year-old farmer, Akinkunmi Tiamiyu.
According to the statement, the two men sustained serious injuries from the fight and are currently receiving medical attention at a healthcare facility.
The command urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information that could incite fear and disturb public peace.
PR/Abisola Oluremi
