Alleged Fulani herders, whose identities are under suspicion, are believed to be responsible for the tragic death of Elder Francis Amamosa, the inaugural chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Ward 10, in Abavo, Ika South Local Government Area. According to recent accounts, this prominent figure met his untimely demise on Tuesday morning while tending to his crops near the railway in Okpe quarters, Abavo.
As per recent accounts, the elderly politician and esteemed community figure, Elder Francis Amamosa, faced an assault by the suspected herders who had infiltrated his farmland. They not only targeted him but also attempted to kidnap him and two other farmers.
In a display of courage, Elder Amamosa challenged the kidnappers’ audacity and demanded an explanation for their presence on his property. In retaliation, the armed assailants fired shots at him, but miraculously, the bullets did not penetrate. Undeterred, they then resorted to using a machete to inflict lethal wounds upon him.
Despite his valiant efforts, Elder Amamosa ultimately succumbed to his injuries, resulting in his tragic demise.
According to sources within the community, two additional farmers who were with the late Elder Amamosa during the incident were abducted by the assailants. Meanwhile, the body of the esteemed elder has been transported to the mortuary, and the authorities at the Abavo police division have been informed about the tragic event to initiate a thorough investigation.
In a related development, a middle-aged man from the Abavo Community reportedly met a similar fate last Friday, as he was fatally attacked under circumstances reminiscent of the aforementioned incident.
An additional report from the region discloses that a middle-aged man in the Abavo Community experienced a tragic demise last Friday, under circumstances strikingly similar to those involving Elder Amamosa. Consequently, this distressing event has instilled a pervasive sense of fear and unease among the community members, causing them to apprehensively avoid visiting their farms.
