[JUST IN] Benue anti-grazing law: House of Assembly provides stiffer penalties for offenders

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[JUST IN] Benue anti-grazing law: House of Assembly provides stiffer penalties for offenders via politicsngr

POLITICS NIGERIA reports that with the amendment, the law provides for a 14-year jail term with an option of a N5million fine for anyone caught engaging under-aged children for grazing in any part of Benue state.

The amendment of the legislation was done during the plenary today. It followed the consideration of the report of the House Standing Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.As a result of the wanton killings, many communities are in disarray with residents seeking refuge in Internally Displaced Persons camps across the state.

The security crisis in Benue is part of the security challenges bedevilling the six-geopolitical zones under the Muhammadu Buhari administration.

 

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