In November 2021, Yahaya had given a similar order. Then, the state government issued a deadline for farmers to harvest their crop produce for the same reason above. Despite the forced directive, herders continued to attack farmers in the state. Section 17(2)(e) of the Nigerian Constitution provides citizens equal rights, obligations, and opportunities before the […]
Open Grazing: Benue security council gives two weeks ultimatum to herders
Benue State Security Council has given a two-week ultimatum to people operating Open Grazing within the state to comply with the State’s Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Law. They also called on herders/invaders to immediately leave the state and return to where they came from, warning those who invited them to immediately desist from the […]