Igbala

Igbala

farmer Nigeria

Igbala is an Ikale cocoa farmer who recently gained media attention following a violent clash between local cocoa farmers and alleged produce thieves in Edo State. His decision to hire vigilantes for protection on his farm led to a confrontation that resulted in the deaths of four alleged thieves, escalating into a retaliatory attack that left five people dead and several others injured.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
314,184
Power
683$
Sentiment
4.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 3 4.67 0.13% +20% 206,139,589 314,184 $448,000 683$
Totals 3 206,139,589 314,184 $448,000 683$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Igbala is accused of using his powers as a vigilante to harass both women and youth. 3

The Punch: Edo community absolves self of cocoa farmers’ clash killings

Nigeria Nigeria: Igbala is an Ikale cocoa farmer who engaged vigilantes to guard his farm. 6

The Punch: Death toll in Edo farmers, suspected thieves clash hits seven

Nigeria Nigeria: Igbala, an Ikale cocoa farmer, hired some vigilantes to guard his cocoa farm which has been under heavy poaching. 5

The Punch: Five killed, four injured in Edo cocoa farm clash