Katsina State Deputy Governor, Mannir Yakubu, says the Federal Government has released 6.25 billion naira for the establishment of cattle ranches in local government areas affected by banditry in the state.
Yakubu, also Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, said this during the Ranch Stakeholders Development Meeting in Katsina.
He said that the frontline local government areas where grazing reserves would be established were Jibia, Batsari, Dutsinma, Safana, Danmusa, Kankara, Faskari and Sabuwa Dandume among others.
According to him, part of the funds will be used to construct schools, health centres and veterinary clinics in the affected communities.
The deputy governor said that the state government would engage reputable contractors to handle the projects.
According to him, the federal and the state governments are determined to ensure that peace and stability are restored areas that affected by banditry, cattle rustling, kidnapping and other criminalities.
