Osun farmer allegedly kills herder for grazing cattle on his farm

<p>Operatives of the Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a farmer identified as Paul Amaechi, following the alleged killing of a herder for grazing cattle on his farm.</p>, <p>The mutilated body of the herder was reportedly found on Amaechi’s farm at Telemu village in Ago-Owu, Ayedaade Local Government Area of the state on Thursday, raising suspicions of his involvement in the deceased’s death.</p>, <p>Confirming the incident on Friday, the state NSCDC spokesperson, Kehinde Adeleke, said the remains of the victim had been evacuated from the scene of the crime.</p>, <p>“Paul Amaechi, who is a Tiv farmer, was arrested by a joint operation of the police and the NSCDC over the murder of a herder.</p>, <p>“The suspect and his cohorts, according to an eyewitness, had allegedly laid ambush for the herders.</p>, <p>“The eyewitness, who is also a herder, said Amaechi was displeased after his farm was damaged by herders that took their cattle there to feed about two weeks ago.”</p>