Forty-seven Fulani men armed with guns and other weapons have been arrested in Igangan, Oyo State, by men of Operation Burst, which is a joint security team of soldiers and policemen.
It was gathered that the suspects were arrested by the Ofiki River along the Tapa to Igangan Road in the Ibarapa North Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told newsmen that the Fulani were allegedly invited to strike by their kinsmen following the raid carried out by the men of the Operation Amotekun in the area on Saturday.
Amotekun said it raided the hideouts of kidnappers in the area on Saturday leading to the death of three persons, while one of its men was also injured.
The security outfit said the raid was carried out in collaboration with Miyetti Allah vigilantes, hunters and others.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirmed the arrest.
