By Our Reporter
Herdsmen have been ordered to vacate all forest reserves in Ondo state within the next seven days.
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu gave the order on Monday.
According to Channels TV report, Akeredolu made this known via Twitter, saying the order had become imperative due to the increasing incidents of kidnap cases in the state.
“These unfortunate incidents are traceable to the activities of some bad elements masquerading as herdsmen,” Akeredolu said.
“These felons have turned our forest reserves into hideouts for keeping victims of kidnapping, negotiating for ransom, and carrying out other criminal activities.”
The Governor also banned night-grazing with immediate effect “because most farm destruction takes place at night.”
“Movement of cattle within cities and highways is prohibited,” he added. “Under-aged grazing of cattle is outlawed.
“Our resolution to guarantee safety of lives and property within the State shall remain utmost as security agencies have been directed to enforce the ban.”
He said “will give a grace period of seven days for those who wish to carry on with their cattle-rearing business to register with appropriate authorities.”
