Fulani herders in Ekiti and South West have taken a traditional oath binding on them to assure the host communities in Ekiti, and by extension, the South West Nigeria, that they would no longer behave unruly, kill or allow their cows to stray into farms. “With this oath, issues of robbery, killing, damaging of farms and kidnapping among others being allegedly perpetrated by Fulani herders are over in the state. Members of Ekiti State Executive Council, Members, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Security Chiefs and all key stakeholders in Ekiti State. ”It went further to say: “Similarly, the leadership of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association and patrons condemned in strong terms any form of killing that has taken place. Similarly, the meeting describes Governor Fayose as a peaceful leader who represents hope for all.”

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 20, 2018 17:15 UTC