Women of Ikot Umoessien community in Odoro Ikot Clan, Essien Udim local government, Akwa Ibom State, are not happy with the invasion of their farmlands by Fulani herdsmen.
The women are protesting the continuous destruction of their crops and farmland by the herdsmen, calling on the government to come their aid.
The women marched through the streets of Ikot Umoessien to the military barracks in the area, singing.
They were, however, received by the officer in-charge of the formation, Isaiah Davies, who commended their peaceful conduct and assured them of speedy attention.
The protesting women led by the women leader in the area, Deaconess Martha Philip, carried placards with inscriptions: “We believe in Udom Dakada spirit but herdsmen is our bane.”
“Ikot Umoessien people are peace lovers, herdsmen leave our farm.”
“Our crops are destroyed by cattle.” “Enough is enough; leave us in peace.” “Government please visit our community for redress.”
