The Amotekun Corps in Oyo State have intercepted a truck loaded with about 80 Fulani herdsmen at Iwo Road area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
A quick search revealed some bows, arrows, daggers and 25 motorcycles in the vehicle, including cows.The herders said they were going to Lagos and Ogun States.
They were subsequently taken to the Agodi Police Station and handed over to the police for further interrogation.
The Police confirmed the interception, but however said no incriminating evidence was found on the suspects.
The Spokesperson, Oyo State Police Command, CSP Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirming the development, said ” Some persons were intercepted and taken to Agodi Police Station where they were profiled. They said they were coming from Wudil in Kano, and were going to Lagos, and some to Ogun States. They said they were taking the cows to the abattoir in Agege, Lagos.
”We didn’t find anything incriminating on them. They were released and escorted to the Toll Gate area on Lagos Ibadan Expressway. They are no longer in Oyo State territory.”