A tragic incident has occurred in Okete Village, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, where two middle-aged women were murdered by suspected Fulani herdsmen while harvesting cashew nuts on their farm. The victims, mothers and residents of the community, left their homes early on Monday morning, only to be found lifeless near the edge of the farm with signs of machete wounds and blunt force trauma.

The people of Okete Village described the killings as “ungodly” and urged the state government and police to take immediate action. “This is not the first time our people have faced attacks, but this is one of the most heartbreaking. These were innocent women just trying to earn a living,” said a community leader.

The Okete youths are demanding justice and better protection from what they describe as “increasingly bold attacks” by herdsmen. The community is mourning the loss of the two women, and many are questioning the safety of their farmlands and the future of agricultural activity in the region.

The incident has sparked concerns about the security situation in the area and the need for effective measures to prevent such attacks. The community is calling on the authorities to take concrete steps to protect the lives and property of the people. As the investigation into the incident continues, the community is left to grapple with the trauma and fear generated by the brutal killings.