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The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has signed the bill establishing the farmer and herdsman board into law.While signing the bill into law before the members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly on Monday, the governor said this move was aimed at preventing clashes and promoting security in the state.
He said among the provisions of the law, “is to make it punishable for local authorities with some of the traditional rulers who are abusing the privilege of leading to bring arbitrariness and injustice to this category of people; both the farmers and herders. I believe it will go a long way in enhancing security. ”
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