January 27, 2025
By Ayinde Adeleke
A group of women from Araromi-Ibese community in Ogun State took to the streets to protest against the growing insecurity posed by Fulani herdsmen in their area.
The women, who were visibly distraught, expressed their frustration and fear over the constant attacks and harassment they face at the hands of the Fulani.
One of the protesters, who was interviewed in a video, narrated her harrowing experience. “I no longer feel safe in my community,” she said, her voice shaking with emotion.
“I had to give birth to my child in the bush while running for my life. The Fulani people have destroyed my farmland, taken away all my farm products, and left me with nothing.”
The women, who were joined by other community members, called on the Ogun State government to intervene and address the security concerns in their community.
They also appealed to the traditional rulers in Yorubaland to come to their aid and help restore peace and security to their area.
The protest is the latest in a series of demonstrations and appeals by communities in Ogun State and other parts of the country, who are demanding greater protection and security from the government in the face of growing insecurity and violence perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen.
However, the state’s Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has previously promised to take steps to address the security concerns in the state especially with the community police in the region.
