Clashes: Omala LGA Chairman, Edibo tells Fulani herders to relocate

Due to endless clashes with farmers ocassioned by Fulani herders in Omala Local Government Council in Kogi East Senatorial District, the LG Chairman, Hon. Edibo Ameh Mark has asked all Fulani herders to relocate to the Government reserves with immediate.

The directive was aimed at stemming the tide of frequent crisis between farmers and herders across communities in the Local Government with farmers being killed.

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The Chairman stated this in a critical meeting with officers of the Kogi State Vigilante Service (KSVS Omala Zone) and hunters.

In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Gift Haruna Idoga which was obtained by CAPITAL POST in Lokoja on Friday, quote the Council to have decided to relocate all herders and their cattles to the Government reserves for their grazing and other activities; stating that, “effective immediately, no herders or cattles are to be seen in any community or farm lands.”

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The Chairman who noted that his people are predominantly farmers and the crises and clashes have hindered them from going about their farming activities for a long time.

He said there is no going back on this decision as the criss has led to untold hardship his people have been facing and are subjected to for years.

Hon Edibo informed the Vigilantes and the Hunters that the government’s decision has been well communitcated to the heads of Fulani settlers in Omala, who are expected, as directed, to convey the decision to their people.

Hon. Edibo told all the security Operatives to be dilligent in carrying out the orders by ensuring strict compliance by the herders; warning that defaulters will face the full wrath of the law.

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