Benue impounds 376 cows over anti-open grazing law

Benue impounds 376 cows over anti-open grazing law
John Charles, Makurdi
Benue State Government on Wednesday raised the alarm of massive deployment of cows into the state.
The Deputy Governor, Benson Abounu who disclosed this to journalists in Makurdi said that 376 cows have been impounded for flouting the state anti-open grazing law.
Abounu said that state livestock guards apprehended the cows between January, 23 and 26, 2021, at Kasima in Guma Local Government Area of the state.
While stating that six herdsmen have also been arrested and handed over to police, the Deputy Governor said that there is an influx of herdsmen on the bank of River Benue in Agatu and Gwer West axis of the state.

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