Open grazing law: Taraba gov denies arming militia groups

Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba on Monday denied that he was arming militia group to attack Fulani herdsmen as the state prepares for the take -off of the open grazing prohibition law .

The Governor was reacting to the latest allegation by a columnist, Aliyu Tilde , who accused him of planning more acts of genocide against the Fulani race in the state through the anti - open grazing law , billed to take effect this week .

The governor said he took over in the state at a time several communities were under siege. He explained that he was able to bring peace in the state and the open grazing prohibition law was just part of efforts to promote peace and security in the state as well as better the life of herders and improve cattle rearing business in the state .



(Punchng)