How Attack On Farmers Will Worsen Hunger In Nigeria – NUJ
According to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Plateau State, attacks on farmers and agricultural devastation would exacerbate hunger in Nigeria.
The warning was delivered in a communiqué released on Saturday in Jos following a congress convened on Friday night.
According to NUJ, food shortages are occurring in some areas, and the situation must be addressed.
The journalists urged security officials to protect farmers and farmlands, notably the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
“If nothing is urgently done, there may be food scarcity and serious hunger”, the Secretary, Peter Amine noted.
The scribe also urged the government to regulate tricycle (keke) riders’ activities in Jos.
The communiqué bemoaned the way thieves exploit transportation to carry out their crimes.
“People are losing their lives and loved ones on a daily basis. We advocate that their time of operation be reviewed backward to 6 pm,” the union said.
The NUJ further condemned the spate of cult activities, drug abuse among youths and charged law enforcement agencies to stem the tide.
