Ijaw Farmer Killed in Ondo State Over land dispute.

Ijaw Farmer Killed in Ondo State Over land dispute.

An Ijaw resident farmer simply identified as Toyo has been killed in Igbobini community, Apoi Kingdom, Ese-Odo local government area of Ondo State. 

It was gathered that Toyo was ambushed and macheted to death while working on his farm on Thursday June 6, 2024.

The incident has been linked to a lingering land dispute between Igbobini,  and Ode-Irele, a Yoruba speaking community.

Confirming the incident, a youth leader in Apoi, Comrade Ebi Joshua Oluwolayemo narrated that the victim was attacked alongside others while they were working on the farm. 

According to him, "He left for the farm Thursday with some dependents and labourers and they were attacked. While others escaped, he was unlucky. 

"When the cry got to the town, people mobilised, went in for a search but couldn't find him until Friday.

"His lifeless body was found dumped in a shallow pit," he narrated.

The police was yet to comment on the incident as of the time of filing this report.