The governors, in a communiqué, warned farmers and herders to refrain from taking laws into their hands at the slightest provocation. SamuelOrtom AbdullahiSule Herdsmen Farmers Benue Nasarawa Nigeria
and occupying farmlands and communities at the disputed border areas until the boundary is clearly marked by the National Boundary Commission .
Rather than take laws into their hands, the farmers and herders were urged to report any trespass or breach of their rights to constituted authority. While commending President Muhammadu Buhari for setting up special task force on security to complement the efforts of the regular security agencies in combating crimes in the North Central, the stakeholders equally lauded the governors for their doggedness in ensuring sustainable peace and security among the different ethnic nationalities in the two states.
Meanwhile, chairman of Wukari Council in Taraba State, Dr. Daniel Grace, and the National President of Jukun Youth Association of Nigeria, Zando Hoku, have warned Tiv militia to cease attacks or face the consequences.
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