Just In: Herdsmen banned from grazing at night

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has announced a nationwide ban on night grazing, a move believed to be influenced by Nigeria's recent inclusion in the US Special Watch list of nations suppressing religious freedom.



Since Nigeria's Inclusion into the watch list, there had been disaffection by Islamic bodies in the country who accuse CAN of misleading the world into believing Christians are suffering persecution in the country.

Persistent attack by herdsmen on mostly Christian farmers in the country, and Buhari's indifference, resulted in the allegation of secret plot to fulanize the country.


President Muhammadu Buhari’s dictatorial style of leadership has also seen the world beam its light on Nigeria, thus, putting the Buhari administration under pressure to retrace its steps.

This latest decision by MACBAN, at its Annual General Meeting in Damaturu on Wednesday January 8, is aimed at reducing the clash between herdsmen and farmers, the group said in a statement.




Speaking to newsmen at the end of the meeting, MACBAN’s National Secretary Baba Uthman said the decision will be conveyed to every member of the group.

He said; “This is a decision that has been taken by the highest decision making body of the association. As it is taken here, it will go down the ladder down to our members at the grassroots.



“They will be informed and sensitized concerning it.”

A ban on grazing by minors and hawking of milk by teenage girls was announced by the Fulani group. According to the group, such activities endangers minors and leads to cultural abuses.


Whether or not this move by MACBAN will serve its intended purpose, or its only a sideshow aimed at giving the organization a positive image, is only a matter of time.