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2025-12-27 07:05:00
According to Saturday PUNCH, the Agbekoya Society of Nigeria warned it may take action following the killing of three farmers in Igboho, Orelope LGA of Oyo State, as public anger rises over rural insecurity in the South-West.
The report says Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Igboho raised the alarm and urged the federal government to respond decisively to what he described as worsening attacks on rural communities and farms.
Agbekoya’s statement demanded investigations, prosecution of perpetrators, enhanced security for farmers, and support for families—signalling that farm security is becoming a flashpoint issue again.
The incident adds pressure on state and federal authorities amid recurring farmer–herder violence narratives and community self-help threats.
The Guardian reported the victims were “allegedly attacked with axes, cutlasses and other dangerous weapons,” while SaharaReporters quoted Igboho: “On Sunday, three innocent people were killed in my town, Igboho.”
Echotitbits take:
When farmer groups hint at self-defence escalation, it’s a warning sign for regional stability. Watch next for arrests (or lack of), community reprisals, and whether Oyo strengthens rural patrol structures and early-warning systems.
Source: The Punch — December 27, 2025 (https://punchng.com/agbekoya-vows-action-over-oyo-farmers-killing/)
The Punch December 27, 2025
