Enugu Governor Orders The Ban Of The Fulanis From Night Grazing And Cattle Rearing After Nimbo Killings.
Enugu Governor, banned Fulani's from Night Grazing, cattle rearing days after Nimbo killings.
In an apparent move to stop further blood shed between the Fulani herdsmen and Enugu state farmers, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has banned rearing of cattle and night grazing.
He made this announcement after meeting with leaders of the Fulani Ishuwa Arab herdsmen in the state.
The ban is coming on the heels of the invasion and killing of scores of residents of Nimbo community,in Uzo-Uwani local government of the state recently by suspected herdsmen.
Also banned are the carrying of firearms or any form of ammunition by the herdsmen and movement of cattle from one location to another at night in the state.
During the meeting,an agreement was made by Governor and the Shuwa Arab herdsmen that the herdsmen should pay for destroying the crops of the farmers, while the farmers should pay if they kill any cattle belonging to the herdsmen .
A peace committee was also set up to ensure calm in the affected areas.
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