The Federal Government has released N6.25billion for the
establishment of cattle ranches in local councils affected by banditry in
Katsina State.
The Deputy Governor Mannir Yakubu made the announcement on
Monday, NAN reports.
Yakubu, also Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural
Development, spoke at the Ranch Stakeholders Development Meeting in Katsina.
Local government areas where the grazing reserves would be
established are Jibia, Batsari, Dutsinma, Safana, Danmusa, Kankara, Faskari,
Sabuwa and Dandume.
Part of the funds released will be used to construct
schools, health centres and veterinary clinics in the villages hosting the
reserves.
Yakubu assured that the federal and the state governments
are determined to ensure peace in places by cattle rustling, kidnapping and
other criminalities.
“We are soliciting for the support and cooperation of the
affected communities to provide suitable sites for the execution of these
projects”, Yakubu said.
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