Sequel to the recent killings of some residents by Fulani herdsmen in Benue State, prominent leaders in the state led by Governor Samuel Ortom on Monday met President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Villa to find a long-lasting solution to the lingering crisis.
Recall that the Federal Government through the Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh had earlier proposed establishing cattle colonies as part of solutions to the incessant clashes between herdsmen and farmers in Nigeria.
However, the leaders made it clear during the meeting that there is no land for the establishment of cattle colonies in the state.
Addressing State House correspondents after the meeting, Governor Ortom said the Minister of Agriculture, “who is a son of the soil has explained that cattle colonies are a combination of several ranches” and is proposing that ten thousand hectares should be provided for that purpose.
“In Benue, we don’t have ten hectares for colonies, other states may have, but we don’t have in Benue State,” he said.
Among those in the delegation are former Senate President, David Mark; former governor, George Akume and several others.
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