Governor Babagana Zulum has facilitated a truce between Fulani herders and farmers in Gamboru Ngala city within the central a part of Borno State to foster peace and concord.
The truce, which was brokered after weeks of stress and uncertainty, was reached throughout a peace assembly convened by Governor Zulum on Monday.
Whereas commending all events for reaching a consensus in the course of the assembly, Zulum urged folks to shun all acts that might result in violence.
“Borno is a state with agrarian communities. We have now Fulanis, now we have Shuwas, and now we have Kanuris who’re nomads as effectively. We have now the identical tradition and the identical custom. Due to this fact, I urge all of the folks of Borno to be law-abiding and to make sure they dwell in peace with each other,” Zulum reiterated.
The governor additionally assured that the state authorities is taking all obligatory measures to forestall clashes between Fulani herders and farmers in Borno.
The assembly was attended by representatives of Fulani herders and the farming group, in addition to the senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Shehu Lawan, a Home of Consultant member, Bukwr Talba, the Native Authorities Council Chairman, a Home of Meeting member representing Ngala, and conventional and group leaders.
Governor Zulum additionally introduced the structure of a committee to research the causes of conflicts between farmers and herders in Borno State.
The governor made the announcement in Gamboru city on Monday whereas addressing the press.
“Let me use this chance to announce a committee that can look into the farmers and herders conflicts in all 27 Native Authorities Areas of Borno State,” mentioned Zulum.
The committee amongst different points will re-establish the defunct cattle routes and establish grazing reserves which haven’t been adequately utilized.
He emphasised that the committee’s suggestions will information the federal government in addressing the foundation causes that result in conflicts between farmers and herders.
The committee which might be chaired by Tijjani Guzamala, Particular Adviser designate, consists of representatives from the Nigeria Police, DSS, all emirate councils, Miyetti Allah, Alhaya Affiliation and the Governor’s Workplace.