By Tope Adedeji, Akure
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Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has taken giant steps in tackling the issue of insecurity in the state.
Akeredolu, who frowned at the spate of kidnapping in the state, said measures have been put in place to tackle it headlong
He said, “We have taken major steps at addressing the root cause of kidnapping, in particular, and other nefarious activities detailed and documented in security reports, the press and debriefings from victims of kidnap cases in Ondo State.
“These unfortunate incidents are traceable to the activities of some bad elements masquerading as herdsmen. These felons have turned our forest reserves into hideouts for keeping victims of kidnapping, negotiating for ransom and carrying out other criminal activities.
“As the Chief Law and Security Officer of the State, it is my constitutional obligation to do everything lawful to protect the lives and property of all residents of the State. In light of the foregoing, the following orders are hereby issued: 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 and Night-grazing is banned with immediate effect because most farm destruction takes place at night.”
He part of the orders are that movement of cattle within cities and highways is prohibited and under-aged grazing of cattle is outlawed.
He added that “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.
“Our resolution to guarantee safety of lives and property within the State shall remain utmost as security agencies have been directed to enforce the ban.”
