Residents of Ondo State have taken to the streets to protest against the activities of Fulani herdsmen following the killing of eight farmers.
A viral post on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, shows protesters holding leaves, while some went shirtless as they voiced their grievances against the attacks.
A young man in the video lamented the hardships faced by farmers, stating that despite investing heavily in their farmlands, herdsmen continue to invade, destroy crops, kidnap, kill, and even assault their wives.
“Joy no dey. We go borrow money finish spend for farm, Fulani go come kill us join. Shey we no go chop? You take our life, rape our wife,” he said.
Another protester could be heard confirming that eight people had been killed recently in the state.
As footage of the protest circulates online, concerned individuals have taken to the comment section to express their outrage and demand urgent action.
See some reactions below:
@Ericefe12: “Nothing is happening in Ondo state they should go back house. They vote and collect 10k then 😂😂 law of karma.”
@agboola_bukunmi: “When is Tinubu going to declare SOE and suspend Ayedatiwa.”
@thelonlybadboi: “My question is that what is the government doing about this thing, this fulanis are trying to replicate what is happening in the north here in yoruba land.’
@leyon4me: “So it has already gotten to state capital and the liar fash is still defending the useless state governor.”
@bollyisaac: “They should just allow every citizen to carry gun.”
@MizNma27: “Unfortunately na politicians get the cows those herdsmen dey parade.”
@scephyblackboy: “What has happened to the Amotekun of this state, they were active under Akeredolu, is the new governor not supporting them any longer?.”
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