By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Ondo State Government and the Police Command have differed on reported attack on four communities in Akure North local government area.
The State Government dismissed report that four communities in Akure North local government area were attacked with several persons killed.
It described the report as an absolute falsehood and attempt by sponsors of the fake news to create panic among residents.
Senior Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Security Matters, Gbenga Atiba, in a statement, advised purveyors “of this hoax to desist from such an act that is capable of creating chaos, disunity and distrust between the people and the government.
But Regent of Ademekun Community, Princess Adelowo Adekemisola, called on the State Government to protect her people.
She said her people were killed during an attack last Friday..
“It is public knowledge that the government of Ondo state, efficiently-led by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, prioritises the security of lives and property of every resident of the state where they live, work and play.
“We, therefore, enjoin our people in the state to continue to go about their lawful businesses without fear, as the state government has created a peaceful and safe ambience for all and sundry. “
Ondo Police Command, in a statement on Monday night, confirmed attack at Sunday Camp, a settlement along the boundary of Ondo and Edo States, on March 8, 2025.
It, however, said it never confirmed the killing of 20 farmers in the attack on four communities.
According to spokesman, Funmilayo Odunlami,
“The Command is aware of the attack on Sunday Camp and the Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, has directed that the ongoing covert operation being carried out across the state to rid the command of bad elements be intensified.
“The Command urge journalists and media outlets to verify information from official source before publication to prevent misinformation and unnecessary panic in the State.”
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