Peoples Gazette learnt that the farmers were returning home to the Akoko area, a few hours’ journeys from their farm when the bandits waylaid and kidnapped them.
Unlike other Sundays, the usually packed religious centres were largely deserted, apparently flowing from fears of last week’s disaster.
The governor said, “The cancellation is to enable the entire people of Ondo State to mourn their loved ones who lost their lives in the horrific attack.”
The traditionalist said that “non-conventional and traditional methods” remain the only way to fight terrorists.”
Mr Soyinka made the assertion when he paid a condolence visit to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Friday.
“We are yet to know their identity and our security people are still on their trail,” Mr Akeredolu told Swiss-based Christian Solidarity International on Friday.
“I can not confirm anything like that. There is no story like that in the state,” the Ondo police spokesperson said.
The UN high representative called for mutual respect of all religions and faiths and for fostering a culture of fraternity and peace.
Mr Oyetola, in a statement by information commissioner Funke Egbemode, described the attack as barbaric, wicked and an unprovoked aggression against innocent people.
