The Chairman of the Farmer’s Association in Otun-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Peter Ibitoye, has appealed to security agencies to take proactive measures to arrest kidnappers tormenting farmers.
Ibitoye told the News Agency of Nigeria in Otun-Ekiti that lives of farmers are no longer safe as a result of attacks on them in their various farms.
He noted with concern that some farmers have abandoned their farms because of fear of attacks and kidnapping.
He said: “I want to appeal to the security agencies, including the Nigeria Police, military, Amotekun Corps and vigilance groups, to help us curb incessant kidnapping and attacks on our members.
“Cases of killings and kidnapping of our members are becoming serious issues that need to be addressed urgently.
“We are not happy with the incessant attacks on our farms, where we have invested our money, time and energy.
“I want to appeal to our security agencies to rescue us from these unknown kidnappers who want to ruin our lives.”