A pastor, identified as Segun Adegboyega, has been reportedly killed by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen on his farm.
It was learnt that the pastor was killed on Monday on his farm located at Gege village on Ogbomoso-Iseyin Road, Oyo State.
No fewer than three persons have been arrested in connection with the killing, and they have been moved into the custody of the Owode Police headquarters, according to PUNCH.
However, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, who confirmed the incident appealed to the people of the town to remain calm over the incident, assuring them that those responsible for the killing would not go unpunished.
While he promised to work with security agents to get justice for the family of the deceased, the monarch said, “As your father, I wish to say, this is an ugly situation and it is uncalled for. I have spoken my mind to the Area Commander of Owode Police headquarters, who is here with me and I want to assure you that justice would be served. I equally sympathise with every one of you, may God continue to watch over you and the entire land of Ogbomoso.”