In the light of that, Vanguard made findings across the states in the Southwest geopolitical zone to know what their respective governments are doing to prevent such occurrence.
We won’t prohibit cattle rearing in our state. In a bid to ensure peaceful co-existence of farmers and herdsmen in the state,
The Ondo State government said it would not prohibit cattle rearing but was quick to point out that plans are underway to regulate the activities of herdsmen and their cattle.
Oyo dilly dallying In Oyo State, the state government seems to be dilly dallying over the issue. When Vanguard contacted the Special Adviser to Governor Abiola Ajimobi on Community Relations, Murisiku Siyanbade, he said he was in a meeting after he asked about what he would react to and he then promised he would be through at 4:30pm. When calls were made to his phone number severally, he did not pick the calls.
Lagos govt not in favour of colonies In the Centre of Excellence, there are strong indications that Lagos State Government might not toe the path of the Federal Government as far as creating colonies is concerned. Following fears expressed by Lagos residents over possible herdsmen attack, the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, assured that the state security apparatus would work to ensure such is prevented in the state.
Osun taking preventive measures Like other states across the country, Osun state has had its share of violent crimes, even as government has continued to fashion out ways to keep the crime rate in the state very low. To ensure farmers and herdsmen co-exist without crises, a government committee headed by a former assistant chief of staff to the governor, Mr. Oguntola Toogun, was instituted. The committee, which has members across security agencies, has embarked on preventive measure, rather than wait for clash to occur.
Ogun people reject cattle colonies In Ogun State, the idea of establishing cattle colonies for herdsmen is not on the agenda for the people. Most people, who spoke with our correspondent, rejected the idea, claiming that it is an attempt to rob peter to pay Paul. According to the Coordinator general of Ketu Advancement Forum, Kunle Abiose, which recorded more cases, the idea is not welcome.

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