Fulani Herdsmen. PHOTO: Issouf Sanogo (AFP/File)
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has cautioned its members in Ebonyi to stop destroying farmers’ crops to end herders/farmers clashes in the state.
Alhaji Baba Ngelzerma, Secretary-General of the association gave the advice on Thursday in Abakaliki during a stakeholders meeting convened by Gov. David Umahi on ways of permanently resolving the incessant clashes.
Ngelzerma urged its members in the state to respect the rights of farmers to reciprocate the commendable level of accommodation afforded them by people of the state.
“There would have been no problem between herders and farmers across the country if our members are accommodated the way Ebonyi people accommodate us.
“The herders should realise that the farmers’ crops are dear to them just as the cattle are dear to them (herders).
“They should realise that if farmers feel bad when their crops are destroyed, it is because the farms are their…
