The Benue State Government and the leadership of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in the state are reportedly on the verge of reaching a truce.
A peace meeting was held on Thursday, where both parties discussed strategies aimed at restoring harmony in Benue communities.
The meeting was at the instance of the state which has members of Miyetti Allah from the state on one side and the 23 local government chairmen, traditional rulers, and security advisers to the governor on the other side.
Speaking during the meeting, Special Adviser on Security and Internal Affairs, Joseph Har insisted that the law prohibiting open grazing was still in operation in the state and must be obeyed.
