The federal government has publicly taken a stand against open grazing by cattle herders as relevant stakeholders put together a framework to put a definitive end to violent clashes between roaming herders and farming communities.
Audu Ogbeh said the government will now switch to ranching as the most viable option to put an end to the clashes.
He is quoted as saying, “Open grazing is no longer viable, that’s why we’re switching to ranching. We will do everything needed to stop clashes between farmers and herdsmen.”
Herders and farmers have clashed for years over the battle for resources as roaming herdsmen tend to graze their cattle on farmlands, leading to tension and sometimes violence that leads to deaths of people on both sides.
Ever since herdsmen were blamed for the death of 73 people in attacks launched in Guma and Logo local government areas of Benue State in the opening days of January 2018, hundreds of people have been killed in similar attacks with Taraba and Benue bearing most of the brunt.
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