![Urgent Call to Halt Unauthorized Destruction of Cattle Route in Potiskum by KACRAN, HOTPEN](https://hotpen.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG-20230915-WA0005-1.jpg)
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
The National President of Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria,(KACRAN) Honarabul Khalid Muhammad Bello make an urgent call to the Executive Chairman, Potiskum Local Government Council, Yobe State, on behalf of the members of KACRAN residing in Juma’a Village, Potiskum Local Government Area, as well as the broader community, to express there profound distress regarding the unauthorized destruction of a crucial cattle route in the area.
In a press Statement signed by him make available to our reporter in Damaturu said that, they have learned, with dismay, that this vital passage, which has served as an international cattle route for over a century, is being illegally obstructed and parceled out as plots in direct defiance of Governor Hon Mai Mala Buni’s executive orders.
According to him, these directives expressly commanded all Local Government Council Chairmen to establish committees aimed at fostering peace between farmers and herders, and safeguarding grazing reserves and cattle routes from encroachment.
Regrettably, it appears that the Village Head of Juma’a, Alh Yusufu Baba, with the alleged backing of the Vice Chairman of the Local Government, has taken actions that contravene these orders. said Khalid Muhammad.
According to him, the admission by the Village Head during an interview with the press, and the subsequent inaction by the Local Government, has led to further destruction and allocation of the cattle route for personal gain.
This cattle route is not only a historical pathway for herders from Cameroon through Nigeria to Niger but also a critical component in preventing conflicts between farmers and herders.
The unauthorized allocation of this land jeopardizes the livelihoods of thousands of pastoralists and poses a significant threat to the longstanding peace and security of the region.
“We are therefore making a passionate appeal to your office and your renowned commitment to peace and unity, to intervene swiftly. We urge you to halt these illegal activities, revoke any illicitly allocated plots, and uphold the directives of executive Governor by protecting this vital cattle route.”
“We trust that under your leadership, swift action will be taken to resolve this matter, thereby reinforcing the government’s commitment to fairness, justice, and the prevention of avoidable conflicts.”
Therefore “We look forward to your prompt and positive response accordingly.”