Herdsmen: Protesters Storm Akure Over Akeredolu’s Order

 Pro-Akeredolu supporters hit the streets of Akure, the State capital on Thursday to show their support for the governor’s order, the protesters carried placards urging Governor Rotimi Akeredolu not to back down on his directive.

The protesters, who were armed with placards with various inscriptions, said if the current state of insecurity was  not quickly checked, it might lead to chaos and famine in the state.

The Governor, who gave the order in a statement issued on his official Twitter handle on Monday, said the forests have been turned into a place for felons to carry out their criminal activities.

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He said, “All Forest Reserves in the state are to be vacated by herdsmen within the next 7 days with effect from today, Monday 18th January 2021.

“Movement of cattle within cities and highways is prohibited.

“Under-aged grazing of cattle is outlawed.

“Our resolution to guarantee the safety of lives and property within the state shall remain utmost as security agencies have been directed to enforce the ban.

“In its usual magnanimity, our administration 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.”