Tag: Fulani herdsmen

2023 Zoning: A Fulani can’t succeed another Fulani, Nigeria belongs to all – SaMBA …….hold Iyorchia Ayu responsible if Fulani herdsmen killings continue in middle belt.

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The Southern and Middle Belt Alliance (SaMBA) has rejected plans by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to present a Fulani Presidential candidate for the party in the 2023 presidential election, saying that a Fulani man cannot end his eight year rule and handover to another Fulani man in 2023.   SAMBA warned that if PDP under the leadership of its current chairman, Iyorchia Ayu succeeds in their plan to allow a northern Fulani to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, the people of middle belt will hold Mr Iyorchia Ayu responsible if…

Gov Ortom Grief as Fulani herdsmen kill scores in Benue Communities

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Gov Ortom Grief as Fulani herdsmen kill scores in Benue Communities   Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has expressed grief over the sustained invasion and killing of Benue people by Fulani herdsmen.   The governor who was reacting to the recent murderous activities of Fulani herdsmen in Benue with scores hacked to death in unprovoked attacks called on Benue communities to rise up and defend themselves.   There were coordinated attacks on Guma, Kwande and Gwer West local government areas of the state on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022.   A…

Crimson As Colour of Mrs. Tinubu’s Wolf and Sheep Allegory By Festus Adedayo

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Did Itsekiri, Delta State-born Senator representing Lagos in Nigeria’s National Assembly, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, nee Ikusebiala – interpreted, meaning, “death’s most fitting analogy is a sleep” – wife of the Asiwaju of Lagos, All Progressives Congress (APC’s) National Leader and ex-Lagos State governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, know the implication of stirring the hornet’s nest? That was what she did last week when she introduced the wolf and sheep allegory into the current national discourse on the security situation in Nigeria.   Last Tuesday, at the thick of a dense discourse which…

2023: I foresee danger — Buba Galadima

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Alhaji Buba Galadima is a renowned political figure in the North. In this interview culled from Sunday Sun, he barred his mind on the knotty issuer of banditry, politics behind government’s response to it, as well as other sundry issues.   A lot of issues are now being raised about the rising level of banditry, kidnapping and other forms of criminalities especially in the Northwest. What are your thoughts about these? My thought is what you know already. You see people being killed every day and security forces are unable to do…

Gov. Bala Mohammed’s paradise for AK-47, cows and Fulani, By Festus Adedayo

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At the risk of being charged for excessive hyperbolism, “AK-47,” “cows” and the word “Fulani” are the most notorious clichés on parade in Nigeria today. And, come to think of it, they are woven together in narratives of the affliction that threaten to tear Nigeria asunder today. As if by coincidence, the three also bear very similar traits that unite them. While the Fulani herdsman is one of the most ubiquitous tribes in Africa, encircling the region like a contagious pestilence and sowing tears and sorrows in their trails, the…

IGBOHO: Before Yorubas Do The Bidding of Bandits! By Femi Alapatira

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This report will show why a support for Sunday Igboho’s approach against banditry and criminality is exactly what the apparatchiks from their group have long thought of, planned for and expect. Those supporting Sunday are doing exactly what the bandits want them to do before they finally strike hard. So, CALM DOWN!   A CAVEAT: There are Fulani who mean well and are doing well; just as there are some who have moved down south who simply are criminals. In fact, they also have these criminals up North, kidnapping and…

Shehu Garba needs some education By Dare Babarinsa

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It is interesting that the Presidency finally found its voice concerning the security situation in Ondo State. In recent months, Ondo State has been at the centre of grave insecurity in the South West. It was here that a first-class traditional ruler was kidnapped and killed. It was here that the daughter of Chief Reuben Fasoranti, the leader of Afenifere, was also killed in an attempt to kidnap her. It was here that Chief Olu Falae, once the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and who almost won the…

Ultimatum To Fulani Herdsmen: We Say A Big And Capital NO To Tribalism And Stereotyping! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. Peace and blessing be upon whom Allah sent as a mercy to the Worlds, upon his Family, his Companions and his Brothers till the Day of Resurrection. Fellow Nigerians! As you all knows, the Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, has asked all Fulani herdsmen in his State to vacate forest reserves within the state. He also issued a seven-day ultimatum to them. He gave the ultimatum…

Fulani herdsmen are not under attack in Ebonyi – Police

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The Ebonyi State Police Command has reacted to a video in circulation on social media platform alleging that Fulani Herdsmen were being attacked and chased out of Ebonyi State by a faceless group.   The command in a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),DSP. Odah Loveth Obianuju decribed the viral video as distorting and misleading.   Read the statement below: “To set the record straight, the Command wishes to state that on the 2nd of January, 2021 one Fulani herdsman Alhaji Adamu residing at Ozibo village in Nkaleke Ichaba/Enyibishiri…

Oyo Assembly condemns rising Fulani attacks on farmers in Ogbomoso .. orders full investigation

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has decried alleged incessant attacks on farmers in Oriire Local Government area of Ogbomoso by suspected Fulani cattle herders and has ordered full investigation into the recent incidents in the area which have reportedly led to death of farmers and destruction of farmlands. This was part of the resolutions of the house on Tuesday while deliberating on a Matter of urgent Public Importance on the need to protect lives and properties of farmers in Oriire Local Government from incessant herders’ attacks jointly brought to…