Farmer Dies After Fulani Herdsmen Allegedly Set His Cashew & Cocoa Farm Ablaze

A farmer identified as Alfa Sikiru Akinlotan died on his farm while trying to put off the fire allegedly set by fulani herdsmen in Oyo State.

The Igangan-based farmer, who is from Gbogi Compound, Isale Akao Area, Igangan, Ibarapa North Local Government, died on his farm on Wednesday after Fulani herdsmen set his cashew and cocoa farm ablaze.

The tragic incident was confirmed in a statement by commandant of Amotekun in the state, Col. Olayinka Olayanju.

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Olayanju said:

“Alfa Sikiru Akinlotan from Gbogi Compound, Isale Akao area, Igangan, Ibarapa North Local Government, died inside his farm at Itigbo, Apodun Road, Igangan, on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

“It happened that his cocoa and cashew farm was set ablaze. He met his untimely death while he was trying to quench the fire. Hee was never attacked by any Fulani nor any other person.”