Herdsmen collect cigarettes, beverages, garri as ‘ransom’ from farmers in Delta

INDIGENES of Amatebe, an agrarian settlement in Patani Local Government Area of Delta State, have cried out about how herdsmen collect cigarettes, beverages and garri as ‘ransom as well as extort money from villagers, especially farmers and fishermen, to allow them access their farms and fish ponds in the area. It was learned that the rampaging herdsmen have taken over portions of the community’s forest, which serve as their hideout and grazing ground for their cattle. 15 villagers held hostage:  Recounting the ordeal of farmers in the area, a resident, Meshach Selekowei, disclosed that the herdsmen have become lords over the locals to the extent of imposing their whims and caprices on the people. 

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