The House of Representatives has strongly condemned the recent massacre and abduction at Igbatoro Famnilugba Community, carried out by armed herdsmen.
The House called on the Federal Government to urgently establish a Military Post in Igbatoro Community, located in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. This measure is seen as crucial to preventing further killings and kidnappings of innocent farmers in the region.
The lawmakers also urged the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators of the criminal act, and ensure that those kidnapped should be released as urgent as possible.
This resolution was sequel to the adoption of a matter of urgent public importance on the “Need for the Federal Government to Intervene In the Massive Massacre and Kidnapping at Igbatoro Familugba Community in Akure North by the Armed Herdsmen”, by Rep. Abiodun Derin Adesida on Tuesday at plenary.
Debating the motion, Rep. Adesida noted that gunmen, suspected to be herdsmen, in the early hours of Saturday, attacked four communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, leaving scores of people living in the communities were killed in the midnight attack.
He said: “The recent massacre and kidnapping at Igbatoro Familugba Community 1% of March, 2025 by a group of Armed herdsmen who massacre and kidnapped one of the farmers, who was later rescued with a ransom of 1, 200, 000 (one million, two hundred thousand, Naira, only.
“The people of Igbatoro Familugba, Ajegunle, Bolorunduro, Egbeta, OjuMola, Ago—Ada, Obatedo, Asaboro, Ago~Alhaji, Araromi Camp, Sunday Camp, Power line Camp, Ago—Dada and Ala Elefosan in Akure North Local Government of Ondo State are predominantly farmers producing Agricultural Produce in large commercial quantity.
“Alarmed that on 6 of March, 2025 herdsmen attacked some villages in Igbatoro Familugba Community on Sunday and Alhajido Camps, killing nine helpless persons in the middle of the night, machete those trying to escape and burnt down their houses.
“Disturbed that the attack started last Monday, but the most severe assault happened On Fridayfight wheré the bandits struck while people were asleep, opening firé–indiscriminately, many ran into the bush, while some were not so lucky.”
He stated that the attack by the armed herdsmen has caused immense suffering, trauma and devastation to the affected families and the community at large; even as he expressed worries that perpetrators of this atrocity have shown no regard for human life, dignity, or the rule of law.
“Also aware that Section of 14 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 provides that it is the responsibility of the Federal Government to protect the lives and properties of its citizens;
“Cognizant of the need to take measures to prevent future occurrences of such violence and ensure the safety and security of all citizens”, he added.
The House observe a minute silence In honour of those that lost their lives, and directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to send relief materials to affected victims.
The House further directed its Committee on National Security and Intelligence to investigate the recent massacre and abductions at Igbatoro Familugba Community by Fulani herdsmen. The Committee is expected to submit its report within four (4) weeks for further legislative action.
Additionally, the House has instructed the National Emergency Disaster Preparedness Agency to ensure full compliance with necessary protocols and response measures.
