Leaders from two Fulani communities in Oyo State have apologised for the crimes committed by some herdsmen in the Ibarapa community.
The apology was tendered by the Seriki Fulani of Igbo Ora, Alhaji Idris Abubakar, and the Seriki Fulani of Eruwa, Alhaji Sule Mohammed.
The two leaders asked for forgiveness from those offended, adding that they are ready to facilitate a peaceful coexistence in Ibarapaland.
The men spoke during a town hall meeting, attended by the new police commissioner, Ngozi Onadeko and a government delegation led by Fatai Owoseni, a retired police commissioner, who is Governor Seyi Makinde’s special adviser on security.
Traditional rulers in the area also attended the meeting.
The leaders of the Fulani in Igangan, Saliu Abdukadir was absent.
The apology came after the Secretary of Igangan Development Advocates, Lawal Akeem, said that the people were tired of the antics of the Abdukadir, whom he accused of complicity in different criminal cases.
He also said that the community has been forced to pay about N50 million in ransom for different cases of kidnapping.