Ondo State Security Network Agency popularly known as the Amotekun Corps have seized over 250 cows following a distress call and petitions by farmers in Ipogun, Ilara, Owena Dam axis in Ifedore Local Government Area of the State.
State Commander of Amotekun, Adetunji Adeleye who spoke at a signing for the release of the crops on Sunday, April 18, 2021, said the herders destroyed over 300 hectares of farmland with crops, including cassava, maize, cocoyam, and yam.
Adeleye accused the herders of uprooting cassava, cocoyam, and yam tubers to feed their cows. He also disclosed that government would henceforth prosecute owners of seized cows and auction the animals after getting a court order.
Adeleye said: “I was amazed when I saw the level of destruction when we got to the farm. The herders first attacked us, but later ran away. However, we arrested two of them. We also seized over 250 cows.”
