The Ondo State Police Command has refuted claims that it confirmed that 20 farmers were killed in attacks on four communities in the state.
No fewer than 20 people were reportedly killed after bandits invaded and struck four communities in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The affected communities namely Aba Alajido, Aba Sunday, Aba Pastor, and Ademekun were attacked on Sunday midnight, forcing residents to flee for safety.
Sources suggested the death toll could be much higher, with one resident, who spoke to the Newsmen claiming that over 40 people might have been killed, while many others remained missing.
“The attack started last Monday, but the most severe assault happened on Friday night. The bandits struck while people were asleep, opening fire indiscriminately. Many ran into the bush, while some were not so lucky,” the resident recounted.
The resident added, “Security forces arrived on Sunday and recovered some bodies, but many are still missing. If they search further, more corpses will likely be found in the bush.”
Meanwhile, a video obtained by a popular Newspaper, which is too graphic to share, shows the remains of five people killed in one of the communities.
However, in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, the command clarified that it only received reports of an attack at Sunday Camp, a settlement along the Ondo-Edo boundary, on March 8, 2025. However, it did not confirm any specific number of casualties.
The police further assured the public that the Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, has ordered intensified covert operations to track down criminal elements in the state.
The statement reads in part, “The attention of the command has been drawn to a misleading report claiming that the police confirmed attacks on four communities in Ondo State and that twenty (20) farmers were killed.
“For the record, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ala received information regarding an attack at Sunday Camp, a settlement along the boundary of Ondo and Edo States, on March 8, 2025.
“However, the Police Command never confirmed the killing of 20 farmers, as falsely reported.
“The Command is aware of the attack on Sunday Camp and the Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi psc+, mnips, has directed that the ongoing covert operation being carried out across the state to rid the command of bad elements be intensified.
“The Command urge journalists and media outlets to verify information from official source before publication to prevent misinformation and unnecessary panic in the State.”
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