Lagos State Government has passed into law a 21 years jail term for armed Fulani herdsmen found in lagos~details below

 Despite numerous meetings and misalignment between the federal government and South-South governors over the ban of open grazing that have not yet reached a tangible agreement.  

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday in the administration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed into law a bill that cumulate 21 years jail term for any armed Fulani herdsmen in the state. 

This new law was due to the atrocious activities, maiming and incessant killings that is being perpetrated by these sect all over the regions in the country.

This law was contained In a bill titled “Prohibition of Open Cattle Grazing Bill, 2021” members of the house condemned the moving of cattles around the state, arguing that it threatens peaceful coexistence.

Mean while during the plenary session, Bisi Yusuff, the lawmaker representing Alimosho 1, who supported the 21-year jail term, stressed that open grazing has subside food supply drastically. 

He further noted that, “The acts of these herders have created a scarcity of food supply in the west. It is shameful that cattle move along expressways, destroy markets,” he said.

In their contributions, Kehinde Joseph (Alimosho 2) and Lukmon Olumoh (Ajeromi-Ifelodun 2), stated that the open grazing system was an aberration in the 21st century, noting that the bill will reduce crime rates if passed into law.

While addressing the house Mr Gbolahon Yishawu said, “Economic losses will be reduced. It is a bill that looks at the economy of cattle rearing, and also the benefit of the economy of crop farming.”

Setonji David in recollection of nonchalant behaviour herders added that, “open grazing is the crime and not ownership of cattle, just as he suggested that the Lagos State Neighbourhood Corps (LNSC) should work with other security agencies in enforcing the law.”

However, Mudashiru Obasa the speaker of the House suggested the need to identify and register herders in the state, adding that it was pertinent to provide financial support and training for those interested in ranching.

Some South-South governors have already been passing regulations on herders, in Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has vowed to demolish some slaughter house that is housing criminality in the state.