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Herdsmen set solar power station on fire


 Herdsmen have been accused of setting a solar power station on fire in Awowo, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. 

A report that surfaced on social media on Tuesday night claimed that Awowo was “attacked” by herdsmen, who wanted to set the community on fire. 

This generated tension in Ogun, considering the proximity of the area to Abeokuta, the state capital. 

But, the Alawowo of Awowo, Oba AbdulGafar Olasukanmi Tijani, said the community was not attacked by herdsmen.

Oba Tijani confirmed to newsmen that it was true that Fulani cattle rearers burnt down a £15,000 worth solar power system, which he erected in his community. 

However, the traditional ruler said it was not an attack, but an accident from careless cattle rearers who set the bush on fire and allowed the fire to get out of control. 

The monarch recalled that his community was attacked in December when some people were kidnapped by suspected herdsmen. 

“We were not attacked. It was careless cattle rearers. Their cattle don't have anything to eat so they set the bush on fire; and you know there’s harmattan, so they could not control the fire. That's what happened. It's not that we’re attacked. 

“Though we were attacked in December last year. They kidnapped four people. This one that just happened was an accident, ” the Alawowo said in a telephone interview. 


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