Protest Rocks Akure as Herdsmen Kill Eight Farmers

Fresh protests erupted in Ondo State following the killing of eight farmers in Igbatoro, Akure, by Fulani herdsmen on Wednesday.

Residents gathered at the governor’s house in Akure, demanding immediate action from Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to address the ongoing threat posed by herdsmen.

In viral videos shared by Newsleverage, protesters brought the bodies of some of the slain farmers to the governor’s office.

The level of insecurity in the state has significantly increased.