By Correspondent in Ilorin
Residents of kwara state have been has urged to go about their lawful and normal business in peace and live in harmony with one another, as measures have been put in place to prevent any crisis between host communities and herders in the state.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Mamman Sabbah Jubril, gave the assistance in a statement he signed and made available to journalists in Ilorin on Saturday.
He said that at the instance of the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq,his office held briefings with various stakeholders across the state, on the need to ensure that all hands were on deck to protect lives and property.
He said: “In the light of some unfortunate developments in some neighbouring states, we urge our people not to entertain any fear as proactive measures have been, and are still being taken to maintain peace and ensure security of lives and properties of every resident.
” The government is working with all the security agencies, Directors of personnel management (DPMs) and the leadership of Miyetti Allah, to strengthen the existing peace between various economic interests.
“The leadership of Miyetti Allah has also committed to disallow night grazing or cattle grazing by underage persons.
“Assisted by the security agencies, the DPMs across the 16 local government areas have been directed to work with local communities and legitimate herders to keep the peace.
“We therefore urge everyone to key into this peace-building process and to avoid taking laws into their own hands or engage in activities that can undermine peaceful coexistence.”
