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Mr Baba Mohammed-Azare, Akwa Ibom State, Commissioner of Police, has tasked Fulanis and farmers to embrace peaceful coexistence for the growth and development of the State.
The Commissioner gave the tasked on Thursday when he convened a crucial meeting with representatives of cattle dealers and the Farmers Association in the state.
He emphasized the importance of peaceful relations between farmers and cattle rearers, urging both parties to work towards resolving their differences for the collective well-being of the state.
The CP expressed concern over conflicts that have led to unnecessary violence and warned that such actions would not be tolerated.
He assured both farmers and cattle dealers that the police would take decisive action against anyone involved in fomenting trouble and would not hesitate to arrest and prosecute individuals who engage in violence.
He stressed that no one, whether farmer or cattle dealer, would be allowed to jeopardize the safety of the community.
The Police Commissioner also noted that the anti-grazing committee includes some members of the Fulani community who assist the police in tracking down suspects and making arrests.
He urged farmers to report any incidents where cows enter their farms for grazing to the police promptly, rather than taking the law into their own hands.
responding, the Chairman of the Cattle Dealers Association, Alhaji Mohammed Mijinyawa, thanked the CP for his leadership and promised that his association would cooperate fully with the police and the government.
Mrs. Rosemary A. Ubia, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, also commended the Commissioner for organizing the meeting and pledged to convey the message of peace to her members.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both farmers and cattle dealers agreeing to work together in harmony, while remaining committed to upholding peace in Akwa Ibom. (ephemeralnews.com.ng)
