The Ogun State police Command have apprehended three killer herdsmen over the murder of a 40 years old farmer, Rafiu Sowemimo in Alabata area, Odeda Local government of the state. The arrested suspects are; Muhammed Adamu, Saliu Ismail and Saliu Adamu.
Addressing journalists at the state police command headquarters, Commissioner of police, Bashir Makama said the herdsmen while grazing their cattle entered the farm of Rafiu Sowemimo and destroyed some of his crops.
Makama said the development led to altercation between the farmer and the herders, consequent upon which the herdsmen stabbed the farmer to death
While assuring members of the community of safety, the commissioner of Police urged the youths to embrace peace within the community
The Police boss added that the suspects has been transferred to the Homicide section of the State Criminal investigation and intelligence department for proper investigation and prosecution.
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