Nigeria, Jan. 18 -- The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has asked all Fulani herdsmen in Ondo State to vacate forest reserves within the state. He also issued a seven-day ultimatum to the herdsmen.

The governor gave the ultimatum on Monday while meeting with leaders of Hausa/Fulani and Ebira Communities in the state.

The meeting held at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor's office, Alagabaka, Akure, the state capital.

Mr Akeredolu said the activities of the herdsmen have long been causing a threat to security in the state.

He also shared his statement on his official Twitter handle.

"Today we have taken major steps at addressing the root cause of kidnapping, in particular, and other nefarious activities detailed and d...