His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr ) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa 1), the Olubadan of Ibadanland was displeased on 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 Oyo State in general”, Oba Ladoja said.
The paramount ruler warned all the cattle rearers to desist from open cattle gracing to avoid court litigation as any one caught disobeying Oyo State law forbidden open cattle gracing will be arrested and be 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 should 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 farms 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.
E- Signed
Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga
The Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland
