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Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has made a peace pact with fulani herdsmen under the aegis of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN).
The government has released nine cows previously seized from herdsmen who broke the anti grazing law.
In a meeting yesterday with the herdsmen, Fayose said: “I have decided to release these cows to strengthen our union. So, I expect you to comply with the law because after now, if you contravene the law , we will take appropriate sanctions against you”.
Cattle breeders in the state are now to register with the rulers of their host communities, and MACBAN members can be part of the patrol teams.
“We are not asking for much, just for you to obey our law," Fayose said. "The law is not targeted at those who obey the law.You have to register with the traditional ruler of your host community."
“It is you who will inform the monarch of new faces coming to join you or pretending to be herdsmen. Going armed will not be tolerated. No weapon is allowed in Ekiti State for cattle rearing.
He also reiterated that hours allowed for grazing remain 7 am to 6 pm, saying any cow seen outside 6 pm would be seized, and the owner to spend six months in prison.
The government has released nine cows previously seized from herdsmen who broke the anti grazing law.
In a meeting yesterday with the herdsmen, Fayose said: “I have decided to release these cows to strengthen our union. So, I expect you to comply with the law because after now, if you contravene the law , we will take appropriate sanctions against you”.
Cattle breeders in the state are now to register with the rulers of their host communities, and MACBAN members can be part of the patrol teams.
“We are not asking for much, just for you to obey our law," Fayose said. "The law is not targeted at those who obey the law.You have to register with the traditional ruler of your host community."
“It is you who will inform the monarch of new faces coming to join you or pretending to be herdsmen. Going armed will not be tolerated. No weapon is allowed in Ekiti State for cattle rearing.
He also reiterated that hours allowed for grazing remain 7 am to 6 pm, saying any cow seen outside 6 pm would be seized, and the owner to spend six months in prison.
