Bogoro LG Chairman Warns Traditional Leaders, Others Against Hosting People With Questionable Character
Ajiya Ayuba
The Executive Chairman, Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Hon. Iliya Habila has warned the traditional rulers and the people of the area against harboring people with questionable character in the area.
Honourable Habila gave the warning while addressing traditional and religious leaders, among other stakeholders in Bogoro on Wednesday at the local government Secretariat.
Habila who warned against tolerating acts that are capable of tempering with peace and security in their respective domains.
Added that the traditional rulers and leaders of Fulani groups were against harboring of strangers whose mission and purpose were not known in the area.
According to him, Bogoro which is currently peaceful is surrounded by neighboring areas that have serious security challenges, hence the need to be cautious in entertaining strangers.
He said of late, following pressures from the neighboring Local Governments and Plateau, bad elements have been making attempts to come to the area which is detrimental to peace and security.
Hon. Habila warned the traditional rulers against accepting or hosting of any stranger without subjecting him to thorough scrutiny by the authorities in consultation with Fulani leaders (Ardos).
On the relationship between farmers and herders, especially during the rainy season, the chairman advised them against taking laws into their hands in case of any misunderstanding.
The executive chairman when advising the farmers against blocking cattle routes, appealed to the herders not to temper with farmlands in order in order to have a harmonious relationship among them.
He also enjoined parents to monitor the activities of their wards as part of efforts to ensure peace and security in the area.
The Chairman commended the three district heads of Bogoro, Lusa, and Boi as well as security agents in the area for their prompt report and mediation in crises.
Some of the village heads, hamlet heads, security agents, representatives of youth tribal groups, and religious groups expressed appreciation to the local government Chairman for providing the avenue for the interaction.
