- Sarkin Fulani of Igangan; Alhaji Salihu Abdulkadir
“My houses, 12 vehicles belonging to myself, my children, and some visitors were burnt and seven of my people were killed. The corpses of two were yet to be found and some of my animals were carted away.”
“I and my family have been living in Igangan for over 50 years without any challenge from anybody either in Igangan or any other places.”
“When a Fulani boy named Omomogeto was reported to me that he raped someone, I told the vigilante to arrest the Fulani boy. When he was arrested, I investigated the matter and discovered that he committed the offence, I handed him over to the family of the victim. Also, a young lady was raped by an indigene of Igangan last year to the extent that she died, nothing was done to the man who raped her.”
“There was no case of farm destruction reported to me that I will not send people to go and look at the farm that was destroyed. If discovered that it is true, I will order the Fulani to pay money to the farmers i.e the Agoro family in Igangan and many more. I have a record for such issues.”
“On the issue of killing of one Dr Aborode, I don’t know anything about it. Where Dr Aborode was killed is very far from my village. It’s about two hours drive to my village; you will pass through Igangan town before you get to where I am.”
“Finally, I want the federal government to investigate this matter and anyone found guilty should face the law.”
- Sarkin Fulani of Igangan in Ibarapa Local Government Area of Oyo State; Alhaji Salihu Abdulkadir
