Traditional Ruler of Mgbo in Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State, Eze Dr Daniel Chukwunweike Chukwurah, has advocated for aggressive enlightenment as a major tool to tackling the lingering rift between the farmers and herdsmen.
He charged monarchs and other community leaders within Zone 13 of Nigerian police comprising Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi states to educate farmers and herders on peaceful coexistence.
Addressing newsmen at Awka, the Anambra state capital after been conferred with Patron of Zone, Chukwurah described good communication as the best way to tackle herders and farmers clashes in the newly created zone.
He said, “The AIG zone 13, Danmallam Muhammed is experienced in tackling those challenges having served as a police commissioner in several states. We, the traditional rulers have a lot to do to support the zone to serve the humanity very well. The community leaders and traditional rules also have roles to play.
“They should educate farmers on how best to address the herdsmen. If you politely talk to them to leave your farm, I am sure they will leave. You don’t need to fight or abuse them. The leadership of headers should equally educate them on how to effectively relate to farmers with manners.”
Appreciating the Grand Patron of the zone, Prince Arthur Eze for attracting the zone 13 to Ukpo, Dunukofia LGA, the monarch said they would work in unionism to maintain law and order in the three states.
“It is honour to serve as patron of zone 13 with Engineer Arthur Eze as grand patron. I am impressed with what I saw. I have helped the police in various ways to combat crimes in the entire South East and Nigeria. I will increase my efforts as Patron. The AIG acknowledged that and urged our collaborations,” he stressed.
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