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Open grazing: Benue govt gives two-week ultimatum to herdsmen

Johnson Babajide
February 21, 2024
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Benue State Government has slammed a two-week ultimatum to those operating open grazing in the state to desist from.

The state government stated this in a communique issued at the end of the state security council meeting held on Tuesday.

The meeting which lasted till late hours also ordered all armed herders to leave the state.

According to the council, it noted that the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law 2017 (Anti Open Grazing Law) is still in force.

Parts of the communique read, “That armed herders/invaders to immediately leave Benue State.

“That those who invited the armed herders/invaders to immediately desist from such act.

“That those operating open grazing within the State are given a two-week ultimatum with effect from 21st February 2024 to desist.

“That a seven-man committee is set up to ensure the enforcement of the ultimatum given.

The council further said that security agencies, traditional rulers, and the general public should intensify efforts and uncover for prosecution any person in the habit of collaborating/inviting armed herders into the State.

The communique further read, “Council is urging the general public to remain calm and security conscious as the State Government is making every conceivable effort to ensure adequate security of lives and property in the State.

“Council also reviewed the hardship and looming food insecurity in the Nation and urged the people of Benue State to remain calm as efforts are being put in place to ameliorate the situation.“


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