Nigerian government on Monday warned against anarchy in the recent controversies involving the activities of herdsmen in Ondo and Oyo states. Interior minister Rauf Aregbesola in a statement said all parties involved in the issues should exercise restraint and embrace peaceful dialogue. Ondo State governor Rotimi Akeredolu last week gave a seven-day ultimatum to herdsmen to vacate forests in the state. But his order was rebuffed by the Presidency which said herders are free to reside in any part of the country. Similarly in Oyo State, community residents led by Sunday Adeyemo known as Sunday Igoho ordered herdsmen to vacate the state.

Source: The Guardian January 25, 2021 13:18 UTC