- A man has been fatally shot while harvesting yams in Odomi, a farming community in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region.
- The incident, which occurred on September 7, has sparked renewed concern over rising insecurity in the area.
- Authorities have launched an investigation, but the motive remains unclear.
A quiet farming routine turned into tragedy in Odomi, Nkwanta South, when a man was shot dead by unknown assailants while harvesting yams. The incident, which occurred on September 7, has left the community reeling and raised fresh alarms about the growing insecurity in the Oti Region.
Local authorities were alerted immediately, and a joint team of police and military personnel responded to retrieve the body. According to sources within the community, the victim was ambushed on his farm—suggesting a targeted attack rather than a random act of violence.
The motive behind the killing remains unknown, and security agencies have yet to identify the perpetrators. Investigations are ongoing, but residents say the incident has deepened fears about personal safety, especially for farmers who work in isolated areas.
Assembly member Juliana Awasan confirmed the incident and expressed concern over the rising tension in the area. Community members are now calling for increased patrols and stronger security measures to prevent further violence.
As the investigation unfolds, the people of Odomi are left mourning a life lost and grappling with the unsettling reality that even the most routine activities—like harvesting food—can turn fatal.
