The Ogun State Police Command has reassured residents of Ajebo community in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area that there is no immediate threat of attack following a viral video claiming herdsmen were preparing to unleash violence on the host community.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, deployed the Command’s tactical team, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), to conduct an intelligence-led assessment of the area.
The operation involved collaboration with the Amotekun Corps, So-Safe Corps, Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), local hunters, and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN).
During the surveillance, operatives confirmed that the Fulani settlers in Ajebo are not hostile migrants but long-standing residents who live peacefully within the community.
Women and children were observed in their temporary shelters, while no arms or suspicious activities were detected. Adult men were absent, having traveled to Oyo State for routine trading activities.
A further sweep revealed an extended RUGA settlement reportedly existing for over ten years.
The Kabiyesi, Oba Rueben Oluwole, who authorized the land allocation for the settlers, has been invited for clarification.
Similarly, the Baale of Alapako, where another cluster of Fulani huts was identified, will meet with the Commissioner of Police.
Security operatives remain on precautionary surveillance around the forest area approximately 10 kilometers from the main community.
CP Ogunlowo emphasized that the settlers are unarmed and living peacefully.
The Ogun State Police Command urged residents to remain calm, stay vigilant, and avoid spreading unverified information that could incite fear, reassuring that proactive intelligence measures are fully in place to safeguard public safety.
