By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The Ondo State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the death of a woman, Mrs Rabiat Atere, whose lifeless body was found on her farm in Oka-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government area of Ondo State.
The cause of her death remains a mystery as it has not been ascertained at the time of filing this report, but some residents suspected that she was killed by suspected herdsmen.
However, her remains were said to have been deposited at a hospital in Iwaro Oka Community.
In a telephone interview with the spokesman of the state Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade confirmed the incident and said an investigation had commenced into the case.
He also stated that the command operatives had begun efforts to arrest the perpetrators.
Ayanlade said, ” I can confirm the incident to you, and the Ondo State Police Command has launched a manhunt to ensure that the perpetrators face the full wrath of the law.”
Meanwhile, a group of youths in the Akoko area, under the aegis of the Akoko Youth Forum has condemned the alleged killing, calling on the security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted accordingly.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the National President of the group, Mr Ibukunoluwa Akeju.
According to the statement, the AYF alleged that suspected Fulani assailants carried out the act.
“The Akoko Youth Forum strongly condemns the gruesome and unfortunate killing of Mrs. Rabiat Atere, a peaceful farmer and indigene of Ajo Quarter in Uba Oka Community, who was reportedly attacked and murdered while working on her farm.
“This heinous act, allegedly carried out by suspected Fulani assailants, is a direct attack on the peace and safety of our people, a threat we can no longer tolerate.” the statement read.