The South-West Governors’ Forum has insisted that its ban on open grazing in the region stays despite President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive to recover about 368 grazing routes in the country.
The South-West Governors’ Forum chairman and Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, declared that the ban would soon be enacted into law, and fully enforced.
Akeredolu made the declaration in his office in Akure during a courtesy visit by the new Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Ene Okon.
Akeredolu further noted that the law puts an end to the clashes between farmers and herders in the South-West region.
He pointed out that “Amotekun is not established to compete but to work and complement the existing security agencies. Amotekun is established by law. Let us all work together. It is clear that the essence of the creation of Amotekun is community policing.
“And since the number of police is being depleted daily and the level of crime is increasing, it will be difficult to spread out with your limited number.
“Since the police cannot be everywhere, Amotekun is here for collaboration.”
The new Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Ene Okon, had initially commended the governor for his doggedness during the creation of the State Security Network – Amotekun.
Okon said the governor has laid a solid foundation for community policing with the creation of the security outfit.
He also praised the governor for the relative peace in the State, adding that it is no mean feat to maintain peace and order.