Farmer, herder hospitalised after clash in Oyo

By Adejayan Gbenga

A 20-year-old herder, Salau Isiaka, and a 25-year-old farmer, Akinkunmi Tiamiyu, have been hospitalised following a violent clash in Oyo.

The incident, which occurred on Friday at Ilowa-Gbade Village in Atiba Local Government Area, stemmed from a dispute over grazing rights.

WESTERN POST gathered that the altercation began when Isiaka took his cattle to graze on Tiamiyu’s cassava farm, leading to a confrontation that turned physical.

Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Police Command, Adewale Osifeso, stated that both individuals sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical care at a local healthcare facility.

Osifeso also noted that a comprehensive investigation is ongoing at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department in Iyaganku.

The statement reads in part: “Contrary to exaggerated reports, preliminary investigations revealed that a dispute between two individuals over grazing rights on March 21, 2025, led to an altercation between a 20-year-old herder, Salau Isiaka, and a 25-year-old farmer, Akinkunmi Tiamiyu.”

“The confrontation, which arose when Isiaka took his cattle to graze on Tiamiyu’s cassava farm, escalated into a physical fight. Isiaka suffered a severe head injury, while Tiamiyu sustained significant injuries, including the severance of two fingers from his left hand.

“Both individuals are receiving medical treatment, while a thorough investigation is underway at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku.”