Eight States of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are said to be preparing to acquire drones and other devices which will be used to tackle herdsmen activities.
The States include Ogun , Oyo , Ebonyi , Lagos , Osun , Ondo , Benue and Enugu .
Report have it that efforts but the States to obtain necessary clearance so as to be a letter to possess drones are being frustrated by the stipulations given by agencies under the Federal Government.
Some of the States which have already applied but are yet to receive approval include Lagos , Osun , Ondo , Kaduna and Anambra .
A meeting with Southwest traditional rulers saw President Buhari stating that he would give a directive to agencies to approve the application for drones purchase.
The Ogun State government which spoke to Punch stated that they have applied for approval to purchase drones. This is die to the relocation of herdsmen to the Lagos – Ibadan road and the Sagamu – Ore Expressway.