Stop blockade of cows, food items to the south, ACF begs AUFCDA

THE Arewa Consultative Forum has asked the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers Association (AUFCDA) to end the blockade of cows and other food items to the southern part of the country.

The forum expressed concern over the decision of the AUFCDA, adding that such blockade will further complicate the socio-economic and political problems bedevilling the country.

A statement issued today by the National Chairman of the ACF, Audu Ogbeh, read: “We call on the leadership of the union to put a halt to their so-called embargo & blockade. Nigeria is not at war with itself and such drastic action is not necessary,” the statement read.

“We believe that whatever may be the difficulties of their members in operating in other parts of the country, ACF leadership led by me is willing to help them solve these by talking to security agencies and the government.”