The federal government is considering a relaunch of the ranching programme to address the recurring clashes between herders and farmers.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, indicated this in a memo to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The SGF said the recurring invasion of farmlands by migrant herders and hostilities pose a threat to food security.
Mustapha also observed that the conflicts had affected peaceful coexistence in the affected communities.
He urged the relevant ministers to take necessary action on the matter to ensure people in agrarian areas.
Mustapha warned of violence between herders and farmers in Opiene community, Arochukwu LGA of Abia, over alleged invasion by the herders on farmlands in Oblene forest