Enugu — The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday backed the South East governors on their rejection of ranching and ban on illegal movement of cattle in the region.It, however, warned the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) to desist from making inflammatory statements over the governors' decision in the interest of the people.
The governors, had after their meeting on Sunday in Enugu, rejected ranching in the zone, lamenting the "massive destruction of farmlands with the attendant clashes with farmers." They equally decried the huge funds they were deploying to compensate farmers whose farms and crops were destroyed by herders, as well as requested an emergency meeting with federal security chiefs, farmers and herdsmen in the region to halt the movements and prevent the clashes.
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