Insecurity: Ban Open Grazing, Create Border Security Forces — David Mark Urges FG
Abuja, Nigeria – April 20, 2025
Former Senate President, David Mark, has called on the Federal Government to urgently ban open grazing and establish a dedicated border security force to combat the growing wave of insecurity across the country.
Speaking at a national security forum in Abuja, Mark emphasized that Nigeria’s security challenges, particularly those involving herders and farmers, cannot be effectively addressed without concrete policy reforms. He stressed that open grazing is outdated and has become a major contributor to violence and communal clashes in various parts of the country.
“Open grazing is no longer sustainable in a modern society. It has become a major source of conflict between herders and farmers, and must be outlawed to foster peace and stability,” Mark stated.
He further called for the immediate creation of a specialized border security force, tasked with protecting Nigeria’s extensive and porous borders. According to him, the nation’s inability to effectively secure its borders has enabled the influx of illegal arms, drugs, and foreign criminal elements.
“Our borders are too porous, and this has serious national security implications. We need a well-trained and well-equipped border force to monitor and protect these entry points,” he said.
Mark also urged collaboration among federal, state, and local governments in addressing insecurity, noting that no single tier of government can handle the crisis alone. He called on political leaders to rise above partisan interests and work together in the national interest.
His remarks come amid escalating security concerns in the country, ranging from banditry and terrorism to farmer-herder clashes and kidnapping. Many Nigerians have echoed similar calls for reform, urging the government to take more decisive action to safeguard lives and property.
Mark’s recommendations add to the growing chorus demanding structural changes in Nigeria’s approach to security management.
