Kwara and Ekiti communities blame each other for recent land clash
The ongoing land dispute between the Obbo-Ayegunle community in Kwara State and the Eda Oniyo community in Ekiti State has led to renewed accusations following a recent attack. Leaders from both communities have issued statements blaming each other for the violence. Ade Ogun of Obbo-Ayegunle claims their farmers were threatened, while Dr Rufus Ajayi of Eda Oniyo insists their people were attacked. Both sides are calling on the Ekiti State Government to intervene.
What we know
- The Obbo-Ayegunle and Eda Oniyo communities are in conflict over land ownership.
- Ade Ogun alleges that eight men from Eda Oniyo, led by ‘Ojo Eda,’ invaded Obbo farmlands on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, threatening farmers.
- Dr Rufus Ajayi claims that Obbo-Aiyegunle people attacked Eda Oniyo residents with cutlasses and guns last Wednesday.
- The incident was reported to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Brig Gen Ebenezer Ogundana (retd), who contacted the police.
- Both communities are urging the Ekiti State Government to help resolve the dispute and prevent further violence.
