Suspected herdsmen have killed a 49-year-old community chief, Ogunleye Olaegbe, in Oke-Oha village, Imeko Afon Local Government Area, Ogun State.
Olaegbe was found dead on his farmland on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, lying in a pool of blood. Reports indicate he was attacked by gunmen while working on his farm.
A source revealed to Punch that the Baale was shot multiple times, dragged off his farm, and abandoned in a nearby bush.
The spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident on Thursday, stating that crime scene findings revealed the Baale was shot in the chest before being left in the bush.
“A community member alerted the Imeko Police Division about the incident. Ogunleye Olaegbe, aged 49, the Baale of C.A.C. Oke-Oha Village, was attacked by unidentified gunmen, suspected to be herdsmen, while working on his farm,” the PPRO said.
“Upon receiving the report, policemen and other security personnel proceeded to the crime scene. On arrival, it was discovered that during the attack, he had been dragged from his farm into a nearby bush, where he was shot in the chest, resulting in his death. Photographs were taken, and the corpse was evacuated to the Ayetoro General Hospital mortuary for an autopsy.
“A preliminary investigation has commenced, and efforts are in top gear to apprehend the perpetrators. The area is under close surveillance to prevent any breakdown of law and order.”
The tragic incident has left the local community in shock as investigations continue into the attack, which appears to be part of ongoing security challenges linked to herdsmen. Local authorities are working to ensure justice and maintain order in the region.
