Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders
Association, MACBAN, Imo State chapter has apologized to farmers in the state
over the damages done by their cattle.
MACBAN’s Chairman in the state,
Audi Dikko issued the apology during a meeting with some traditional rulers at
the Imo Police Command, Owerri, the state capital.
The meeting which was convened at
the instance of the State Commissioner of Police, Chris Ezike, had in
attendance, Imo monarchs, farmers, leaders of Miyetti Allah, herders and some
government officials.
Speaking during the event, Diko,
however, expressed shock at the pains of different communities as explained by
the traditional rulers on the behaviours of herdsmen.
According to Diko, “I want to
apologise to farmers in Imo State. Imo State is a peaceful state and we have
been living peacefully with the people of the state. We want to say forgive us.
“We are happy that the Imo State
Government has formed a committee to look into this issue and we believe that
there will be positive outcome.”
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