Benue Government Issues 14-day Quit Notice To Fulani Herdsmen To Leave The State

 The Benue State Security Council has issued a 14-day ultimatum to herders violating the state’s anti-open grazing law, instructing them to cease rearing animals outside ranches.

 Governor Hyacinth Alia who chaired the meeting, emphasized the enforcement of the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Law (2017).

 A seven-man committee has been formed by the government to ensure compliance with the directive, with herders urged to leave the state.

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 The council also called for citizens' calmness, heightened security consciousness, and collaboration in reporting those inviting armed herders.