By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has declared that his administration would not key into the proposed Land Use Act embarked upon by the Federal Government.
The Governor made this disclosure at the Government House Makurdi when he received on a courtesy visit officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp, NSCDC, led by the Zonal Commander, Mr Halilu Alhassan.
Ortom restated his administration’s resolve to stand on the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law, which according to him is the best global practice in rearing of animals.
He pointed out that the present administration under his watch would continue to work with security operatives to tackle insecurity and other forms of criminality in the state.
Relatedly, the Governor has debunked the allegation by the leadership of Miyetti Allah that their cattles were being rustled and taken away by people of the state.
He described the allegation as baseless, adding that his administration has stood firm against stealing of livestock and wondered why the group has decided to blackmail his Government.
