By Aiyeku Timothy
The six southwest states governors will meet with leaders of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria leaders in Akure on Monday.
This is as the seven-day ultimatum given to herders to leave the state by the Ondo State governmor, Rotimi Akeredolu lapses on Monday
The meeting will therefore address the ultimatum issued by the Ondo governor on the herders to vacate forest reserves in the state.
Other issues that would be tackled is finding a lasting solution to the repeated clashes between herders and farmers in relation to killings and kidnappings in the six Southwest states.
Ismail Omipidan, the chief press secretary to Mr Oyetola, confirmed the meeting, saying “truly, the meeting would hold on Monday in Akure.”
The six governors include Mr Akeredolu (Ondo), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun) and Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos).
Meanwhile, a similar ultimatum issued on herders in Oyo State by a youth leader, Sunday Igboho, generated controversy on Friday after houses and properties were burnt.
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has, ordered his arrest and investigation into the events in Oyo State.
