Residents in the Soka area of Ibadan where a gruesome ritualists shrine was discovered have asked the police authorities investigating the incident to beam their spotlight on Fulani herdsmen who regularly grazed their cattle in the area.
A resident, Olabimtan Isaiah reported to Punch, “The herdsmen lived there and made a camp just outside the building where the captives were chained and maltreated. They grazed their cattle over the decomposing bodies every day and they shared the same environment with the alleged kidnappers.
“Why did they feel comfortable with the sight of these bodies and why is the police quiet about this possible link to all the activities and murder at the site?”
“We saw more of the herdsmen in the area and especially along the Ogunpa River bank where they rear their cattle. Most of the bodies and the building were found along that river.”
Another resident, Supo Olawumi said, “It is necessary for the police to listen to the people living here. They have been saying a lot of things that could help the investigation but I doubt if they are being taken seriously. Instead, they have arrested many youths and charged them to court for public disturbance.”
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