Tension rose in Ibonwon on Wednesday as residents mobilised overnight to stop a group of herdsmen from settling in the community with an estimated 400 cows.
Epe Insights reports that the swift response was led by the Ogegbo of Ibonwon Land, who confirmed that the herdsmen allegedly entered the area under the cover of darkness. By early morning, their cattle were said to have blocked access routes used by farmers heading to their farmlands, triggering widespread concern.
In an interview with the media, the community leader, Oloja Ogegbo of Ibonwon Land, detailed how residents quickly organised themselves once the situation was reported. He noted that the community acted promptly to prevent any potential conflict or damage to farmlands.
The residents successfully escorted the herdsmen and their cattle out of Ibonwon, reinforcing the community’s stance on safeguarding local security and agricultural livelihoods.
