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Governor Babagana Zulum has facilitated a truce between Fulani herders and farmers in Gamboru Ngala town in the central part of Borno State to foster peace and harmony.<\/p>\n

The truce, which was brokered after weeks of tension and uncertainty, was reached during a peace meeting convened by Governor Zulum on Monday.<\/p>\n

While commending all parties for reaching a consensus during the meeting, Zulum urged people to shun all acts that could lead to violence.<\/p>\n

\u201cBorno is a state with agrarian communities. We have Fulanis, we have Shuwas, and we have Kanuris who are nomads as well. We have the same culture and the same tradition. Therefore, I urge all the people of Borno to be law-abiding and to ensure they live in peace with one another,\u201d Zulum reiterated.<\/p>\n

The governor also assured that the state government is taking all necessary measures to prevent clashes between Fulani herders and farmers in Borno.<\/p>\n

The meeting was attended by representatives of Fulani herders and the farming community, as well as the senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Shehu Lawan, a House of Representative member, Bukwr Talba, the Local Government Council Chairman, a House of Assembly member representing Ngala, and traditional and community leaders.<\/p>\n

Governor Zulum also announced the constitution of a committee to investigate the causes of conflicts between farmers and herders in Borno State.<\/p>\n

The governor made the announcement in Gamboru town on Monday while addressing the press.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me use this opportunity to announce a committee that will look into the farmers and herders conflicts in all 27 Local Government Areas of Borno State,\u201d said Zulum.<\/p>\n

The committee among other issues will re-establish the defunct cattle routes and identify grazing reserves which have not been adequately utilized.<\/p>\n

He emphasized that the committee\u2019s recommendations will guide the government in addressing the root causes that lead to conflicts between farmers and herders.<\/p>\n

The committee which will be chaired by Tijjani Guzamala, Special Adviser designate, includes representatives from the Nigeria Police, DSS, all emirate councils, Miyetti Allah, Alhaya Association and the Governor\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n

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