The Cross River State House of Assembly members urges the State Government to systematically evacuate the Fulani herdsmen from the state as a permanent solution to the destruction of farmlands in parts of the state, this is as reports has it that hundreds of Fulanis have invaded many villages in Bekwarra LGA of the state, destroying their farmlands and destroying life and properties.
In recent times, many farms were destroyed in Ukpada village in Bekwarra Local Government Area of the state by Fulani herdsmen which resulted in huge losses.
There was protest by women of Ukpada on July 1st, this year over the destruction of their farmlands by Fulani herdsmen who had taken possession of their farms.
The House Members in reaction have directed the state government to, as a matter of urgency, implement the Cross River State Livestock Management and Grazing Law passed by the 9th Assembly, they made the resolutions following a Matter of Urgent Public Importance sponsored by the member representing Bekwarra State Constituency and Minority Whip of the House, Hon. Charles Omang Omang.
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The Lawmaker expressed bitterness over the inability of his constituents to access their farms due to the presence of The Fulani herdsmen who carry dangerous weapons.
In his contribution, The Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Hon. Sylvester Agabi condemned the activities of the Fulani herdsmen whom he said placed more value to their cattles than human lives, he added that the problem was not peculiar to Bekwarra but affected many other LGAs across the State.
The Majority and Minority Leaders of The Assemby, Francis Asuquo and Samuel Neji Abang, emphasized on the need for proactive measures to prevent crises in the areas.
The Speaker of the Assembly, Elvert Ayambem condemned the activities of the herdsmen who allowed their cattle to destroy farms and crops, he added qthat the implementation of the Livestock Management and Grazing Law would greatly facilitate peaceful coexistence, as well as secure farmers’ investment.
