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THREE  persons have been killed in a renewed hostilities between Ifon-Orolu and Ilobu communities in Osun State. It was gathered that the fresh dispute followed the decision of Ilobu farmers to return to their farms over alleged destruction of farm produce therein. The Otun Jagun of Ilobu, Adegoke Ogunsola said the Ifon indigenes invaded farmlands in some villages that fall within Oyo State, where Ilobu indigenes farm and destroyed farmlands in Ologele and Aganna. “While shooting sporadically to disperse farmers, two persons were killed, one Sulaiman Adegbenro and his son died at Aganna village. Later, they stormed the Wooden-gate area of Ilobu, shooting and killed one person,” he said. However, Secretary, Ifon-Orolu Progressive Union Board of Trustees, Prince Jide Akinyooye, alleged that Ilobu indigenes were the ones who stormed Ifon villages destroying property. He said: “The situation led to sporadic shooting in some villages where some of our people were wounded and we have rep...

THERE was a fresh attack, Sunday evening, at Kombili community, Panyam district of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.  The community was earlier attacked and some people were killed about three weeks ago, when armed men engaged in about one week-long killing and burning of property in about 30 different communities in the council.  Residents of the community had fled and were yet to return since May 16, 2023, incident.  A resident,  Hosea said:  “Some people were killed in Kombili community, Panyam District of Mangu council on 04/06/2023. The COCIN Church, property and houses were burnt down with farm crops destroyed by the Fulani militia.” State Police Command did not confirm the incident at press time, as the Police Public Relations Officer, Alfred Alabo, said: “I have not heard. I have not spoken with my DPO yet.” But Reverend Hezekiah Olaleye, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, District Chairman in Mangu said: “It’s true that houses were burnt...