Adebayo Adenrele
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, (MACBAN) has banned underaged herders and night grazing in Kwara state in order to resolve the frequent clashes between farmers and herders.
The National President of MACBAN, Alhaji Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, who disclosed this while speaking during the inauguration of a new executive for the Kwara State chapter of the association at the weekend, in Ilorin, noted that this will go a long way in helping the two parties to co exist peacefully.
He also implored the new executive to prioritize harmony and peace between the two groups, maintaining that the need for peace between the two groups cannot be over emphasised.
His words, “We have instructed our members and the new executive to ensure that there is mutual understanding between pastoralists and farmers in Kwara State. No one should trespass on farmland or allow underage boys to graze cattle at night. This is unacceptable.
“Anyone engaging in night grazing is intentionally stirring up trouble. We do not support this practice, and if we catch anyone involved, we will personally hand them over to the security agencies for appropriate action,” he stated.