The chairman of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State,
James Melvin Ejeh, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Fulani herdsmen to vacate
all farmlands.
The directive was issued by Ejeh during a stakeholders’
meeting held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the council secretariat in
Obagaji.
The meeting brought together traditional rulers, Fulani
community leaders, youth representatives, and security officials to address
growing concerns over herders’ activities on farmland as the planting season
approaches.
Obochi Solomon, the Chief Press Secretary to the Agatu LGA
Chairman, quoted Ejeh as emphasizing the need to protect farming activities in
Agatu ahead of the critical planting season.
He noted that agriculture is the backbone of the local
economy and that farmers must be able to access their lands without fear or
obstruction.
Ejeh, through the statement, commended the relative peace
currently enjoyed in the area but stressed that ensuring uninterrupted farming
activities was a top priority.
“Our farmers must cultivate without disruption. We will do
everything necessary to create a safe environment for them,” he said.
The statement further revealed that during the meeting, the
Ado of the Fulani requested a one-week grace period to enable the herders to
prepare for relocation, a request that was granted by the council.
The CPS added that the General Youth Chairman of Agatu LGA,
Mr Oloche Silas, pledged on behalf of Agatu youths to support the peaceful
evacuation process and to refrain from any form of violence.
Security officials, including representatives of the Nigeria
Police Force and the Department of State Services, DSS, were quoted as
commending the peaceful manner in which the matter was handled, pledging to
provide necessary support during the relocation.
Also speaking at the meeting, according to the statement,
was Chief John Agidani, who represented the Och’Agatu.
He applauded the Council Chairman’s leadership and urged all
parties to honor the agreement.
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