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Herder arraigned in Benue for open grazing, crop damage

Saleh Abu, a herder residing in Awe Azara, Nasarawa State, has been brought before the Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court in Benue State on Friday. He faces a three-count charge, including conspiracy, open grazing, and damage to crops.

Despite the charges, Abu pleaded not guilty to the allegations. The police received a report on July 17, 2023, from Sesugh Hiligh, who claimed that the defendant and others at large drove their herd of cows and sheep into his Guinea corn, maize, and melon farm at Railway Mbamar Village in Guma Local Government Area of Benue. The animals allegedly consumed crops amounting to N700,000.

The prosecutor, Inspector Godwin Ato, cited violations of Section 97 of the Penal Code Law of Benue, 2004, and Section 19(1)(2)(3) of the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches (Establishment) Law of Benue, 2017.

In light of the case, the chief magistrate, Mrs. Roseline Iyorshie, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500,000, with a surety in like sum. The court has adjourned the case until August 21 for further proceedings.

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