The Ondo State Government has directed the state Amotekun Corps to immediately establish security posts in communities under attacks by suspected herdsmen.

The Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami gave the directive on Wednesday in Akure, while addressing protesters from some communities in the Akure North Local Government Area, over alleged killing of some farmers in the area.

Mr Adelami also directed the Amotekun Corps to immediately deploy a patrol team to the affected areas to forestall further attack.

He appealed to the protesters to return to their communities and await further solutions from the state government.

He said, “Ondo State is one of the peaceful states in Nigeria, but we now see that they want to change the story for us. Last week, the governor met with the security heads. You know that we can’t disclose the security plans to ensure the state is peaceful. I also want to appreciate you for conducting yourselves in an orderly manner and as a responsible government we are going to respond appropriately to ensure lives and property are secured. Before we come up with lasting solution, we will establish Amotekun posts and patrol in the area as a temporary solution.’’

The protesters, led by the Regent of Ademekun Community, Kemisola Adelowo, appealed to the concerned authorities to come to their aid and tackle rising insecurity in the state.

Ms Adelowo confirmed that four farmers in the community were killed on Wednesday by gunmen, thereby preventing others from accessing their farmlands.

She urged the government to do everything possible to ensure that the perpetrators were brought to book, and allow farmers to access to their farmlands.

(NAN)