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By Andrew Haruna | Lagos

The Bureau News – The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has announced sweeping measures to curb the recurring clashes between herders and farmers in the South West zone.

At a press briefing in Lagos on Sunday, the group, in collaboration with the Council of Fulani Chiefs of South West Nigeria, declared a ban on night grazing, state-to-state migration of herders, and the carrying of firearms.

The association said the decisions were reached to stem the tide of conflicts, banditry, kidnappings, and farmland destruction that have led to the loss of lives and property in the region.

Zero Tolerance for Criminality

Speaking on behalf of the group, leaders condemned the rising wave of criminal activities linked to some herders, stressing that such acts do not represent the Fulani community.

“We have taken bold steps to address these issues. We will no longer tolerate criminal elements hiding under the cover of herding. We call on security agencies to identify and prosecute both the perpetrators and their collaborators within host communities,” the association stated.

The group also reassured farmers and residents across the South West that peaceful coexistence remains their priority, urging members to adhere strictly to the new guidelines.

Security Agencies Urged to Act

Miyetti Allah further appealed to the police, military, and other security outfits to intensify surveillance and enforcement in order to ensure that the new measures are respected and violators held accountable.

The association insisted that the bans would help reduce tension, rebuild trust, and secure livelihoods in rural communities across the South West.

Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/miyetti-allah-bans-night-grazing-firearms-and-interstate-migration-in-south-west/

Why is it taking forever for the government to force all the measures if we are sincere with ourselves

I may not know much about situations in other parts of southwest, but here in Akure area, cattle and herders have not disturbed us for over 4 years now. Amotekun really tried for that one.

Better. At least it's good that this is coming from Miyetti Allah

helinues:
Better. At least it's good that this is coming from Miyetti Allah

Good morning helinues so na this kind thread Sweet for you to finally make your input on the matter of insecurity in your region 🤗

Hehehehe 😂🤣 you want to clap for people who you say 'take responsibility' now when for the past week nobody saw you on these type of threads even after we called you numerous times


Well, you have to strart from somewhere to be condemning sha, it's good 😊

Good development from Miyetti Allah. If they are sincere with this announcement, and ensure implementation is thorough, then good Fulanis can regain the goodwill Nigerians had for them decades ago in the days of our parents.

SeeWahala:
Good morning helinues so na this kind thread Sweet for you to finally make your input on the matter of insecurity in your region 🤗

Hehehehe 😂🤣 you want to clap for people who you say 'take responsibility' now when for the past week nobody saw you on these type of threads even after we called you numerous times


Well, you have to strart from somewhere to be condemning sha, it's good 😊

You have nothing to do on Monday morning, supposedly the start of a productive week for focused and ambitious people, than to be looking for those to troll rather than stick to subject matter progressively?

WizardOfNG:
You have nothing to do on Monday morning, supposedly the start of a productive week for focused and ambitious people, than to be looking for those to troll rather than stick to subject matter progressively?

I know say my comment pepper 🌶️ your eyeballs 👀

Hahaha 🤣😂

It's what I do very well 😏

helinues:
Better. At least it's good that this is coming from Miyetti Allah

Fulanis have truly hit rock bottom per their reputation in the eyes of all other Nigerians. It is time for the good one among them to make the effort to show that their are good, progressive and productive people from the ethnic group.

Welcome development in my opinion. Especially the ban on night grazing and wielding of firearms if such will be implemented fastidiously by Miyetti Allah while they also allow Amotekun, NPF etal to deliver justice to Fulanis found flouting these directives.

So they know what's right and wrong, why only SW?

WizardOfNG:
You have nothing to do on Monday morning, supposedly the start of a productive week for focused and ambitious people, than to be looking for those to troll rather than stick to subject matter progressively?

Bro it's so obvious that some of those people don't have any meaningful life outside Nairaland. How can they be coming online daily with so much bitterness towards others?

SeeWahala:
Good morning helinues so na this kind thread Sweet for you to finally make your input on the matter of insecurity in your region 🤗

Hehehehe 😂🤣 you want to clap for people who you say 'take responsibility' now when for the past week nobody saw you on these type of threads even after we called you numerous times


Well, you have to strart from somewhere to be condemning sha, it's good 😊

Do something meaningful with your new week. Not the continuation of trolling, attacking and bullying which you have been doing for years on this forum

helinues:
Do something meaningful with your new week. Not the continuation of trolling, attacking and bullying which you have been doing for years on this forum

Not Until you stop doing same to me and my people 2 can play this game

Have a nice week ahead too 🤗

"Council of Fulani Chiefs of South West Nigeria"



correction:
There are no Fulani Chiefs of South West Nigeria
We only have Obas

Are you saying anyone seen grazing at night or any herder caught with Ak47 should be kiiil

But your people in the bush don't use internet and barely understood local languages in the south... Y'all should come down south and tell tell them 🌚

This is a welcome development. At least we are making progress. Dear Seun, please consider for the front page so that people can be informed.

While I have doubt that they can be reasonable like this, I still wish that it is true. Most farm destructions happen at night when no one will be there to see them. The village where my farm is had long banned them from night grazing and that is how the destruction of farms came to reduce.

But recently a Hausa family came to settle close to my farm and the Hausa woman is seriously into farming. She became friends with them and gifts them food items regularly. She has been able to make them stop coming passing through our street with their cattle which is really interesting for me.

Lol ban in the SW, e remain five other regions abi those ones no get right to peaceful farming again ?