Gov Zulum brokers truce between Fulani herders, farmers in Borno
…Constitutes committee on farmers-herders conflicts
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has facilitated a truce between Fulani herders and farmers in Gamboru Ngala town, central, Borno, to foster peace and harmony.
The truce which was brokered after weeks of tension and uncertainty was reached during a peace meeting convened by Zulum on Monday.
While commending all parties for reaching a consensus during the meeting, Zulum urged people to shun all acts that could lead to violence.
“Borno is a state with agrarian communities.
“We have the Fulani, we have the Shuwa and we have the Kanuri who are nomads as well.
“We have the same culture and the same tradition. “Therefore, I urge all the people of Borno to be law-abiding and to ensure they live in peace with one another,” Zulum said.
The meeting was attended by representatives of Fulani herders and the farming community as well as the Senator representing Borno Central, Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan, a House of Representatives member, Bukwr Talba, the Local Government Council Chairman, a House of Assembly member representing Ngala, and traditional and community leaders.
Meanwhile, the Governor has announced the constitution of a committee to investigate the causes of conflicts between farmers and herders in the State.
He said this in Gamboru town on Monday while addressing the press after the distribution of food items and N221.7m to over 67,454 families.
“Let me use this opportunity to announce the constitution of a committee that will look into farmers and herders conflicts in all 27 Local Government Areas of Borno State,” Zulum said.
The committee among other issues will re-establish the defunct cattle routes and identify grazing reserves which have not been adequately utilized.
The Governor noted that the committee’s recommendations will guide government in addressing the causes that lead to conflicts between farmers and herders.
The committee chaired by Hon. Tijjani Guzamala, Special Adviser designate.
Some other members include representatives from the Nigerian Police, DSS, all emirate councils, Miyetti Allah, Alhaya Association and the Governor’s office.
