Nigeria, April 4 -- A traditional ruler in Ekiti State has raised the alarm over fears of attacks by suspected herdsmen who he said have been terrorising his community and farmers.

The Olu of Iyemero Ekiti, Ebenezer Ogungbemi, urged the state government to intervene in the situation.

He urged the state governor, Kayode Fayemi, to consider the community's request for the establishment of a full-fledged operational police station following the threats of the herdsmen.

According to a letter dated April 2, 2019, and addressed to the governor, the monarch said he was making the request on behalf of his council of chiefs and entire sons and daughters of Iyemero at home and abroad.

Iyemero, a community in Ikole Local Government Area, is situ...