Some persons suspected to be herdsmen invaded Molege Village in Ose Council Area of Ondo State and shot three persons dead.
The attackers also allegedly set several houses on fire because villagers prevented their cows from feeding on their farmlands.
It was gathered that the villagers ran away while their properties were destroyed by the herdsmen.
The incident was confirmed by the state Commander of Amotekun, Chief Adeleye Adetunji, who said, “while on a routine patrol today at Molege in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State our men were informed that some nearby villages in Molege have been taken over by herdsmen while the burnt down some people’s properties.
“We moved in with three patrol vehicles and took control of the situation in the village.
“On their way back, some men suspected to be herdsmen suddenly open fire on our men in an unprovoked attack because Amotekun does not want to start shooting people.
“We are trying to find out who they are as an adequate investigation is ongoing.
“We urged the people of the community to come back to their homes as peace has returned back to the village.”
