The Emir of Hadejia in Jigawa, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar, on Tuesday warned herdsmen against taking cattle to graze on farmlands so as to avoid clashes with farmers in the State.
Abubakar made the call in a message to his people to mark this year’s Maulud Nabiyyi in the area.
He advised the herdsmen to seek the consent of farmers before taking their cattle to graze on farmlands.
“It is good for the herdsmen to contact farmers before taking animals into farmlands and farmers should also evacuate their produce in time??, he said.
The emir commended the State Government for introducing the Herdsmen and Farmers Conflict Resolution Scheme.
He said the initiative had fostered peace and encouraged agriculture and livestock production.
Abubakar urged youths to shun drug abuse and other vices capable of destroying their lives. “You should engage in meaningful activities and become responsible members of the society.
“I urge you to seek knowledge to give you brighter future and make our country great??, he said.
