His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr ) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa 1), the Olubadan of Ibadanland was displeased with open cattle grazing within Ibadanland
The statement was contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga shortly after the meeting with the members of Olubadan-in-Council and the Executive members of Ijaye Farm Settlers Association at Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan on Monday
” Open Cattle Grazing is not only illegal but also prohibited not only in Ibadanland but also in Oyo State in general”, Oba Ladoja said
The paramount ruler warned all the cattle rearers to desist from open cattle grazing to avoid court litigation as anyone caught disobeying Oyo State law, forbidding open cattle grazing, will be arrested and prosecuted in the court of law
“We will not fold our arms watching Fulani herdsmen killing the farmers, their children, rapping their wives and destroying their farms which is the means of their livelihood” the monarch further stressed
The Olubadan of Ibadanland once again reminded the Ibadan Mogajis, Baales and other traditional title holders to keep vigil in their domains and ensure adequate security of life and property to avoid sanctions from the palace
He called on the residents of Ibadan to quickly inform the law enforcement agents whenever they notice the presence of Fulani herdsmen, kidnappers and other unscrupulous elements in their areas
Earlier in his speech, the chairman of Ijaye Farm Settlers Association, Pastor David Olatunji lamented the high rate at which the Fulani herdsmen were killing his fellow farm Settlers, their children, rapping their wives and destroying their farm lands and produce
Pastor David Olatunji further said that all efforts to protect their farms proved abortive as none of these farm destroyers was arrested and prosecuted despite their repeated reports at police stations and at other security posts.
The chairman solicited the support and protection of Olubadan and Oyo State Government to rescue them from the Fulani herdsmen and their destruction activities
Present at the meeting were Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba (Barr) Tajudeen Abimbola Ajibola, the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland,oba (Dr) Kolawole Adegbola, Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abiodun Kola – Daisi, the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland Oba Olubunmi Dada Isioye, Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Salawudeen Amidu Ajibade, the Ashipa Balogun of Ibadanland Oba Dauda Abiodun Azees, the Ekerin Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Muritala Adebayo Akande and Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland Oba Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin
