An umbrella body of all self determination groups in Nigeria, G9, has urged the Federal Government to disarm Fulani herdsmen wreaking havoc on innocent Nigerians across the country or risk another civil war.
In the latest incident involving gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, no fewer than 50 villagers were killed in Benue State on New Year’s Day, an incident which prompted Governor Samuel Ortom to call for the arrest of the leadership of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association.
In a Friday press release he personally signed, the group’s convener, Akogun Tola Adeniyi, urged President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to be alive to their constitutional responsibility of safeguarding the lives of all Nigerian citizens and prove that they are not biased.
The group said it could no longer fold its arms and watch Fulani herdsmen kill innocent Nigerians with impunity.
The statement read, “The continued and condoned brutal and brutish barbarism of the Fulani herdsmen terrorists is about to plunge Nigeria into imminent war following the gruesome murders perpetrated in Benue state.
“The Fulani herdsmen regarded by the world body as the third most deadly terrorists group in the world must be disarmed immediately if Nigeria is to prevent another Boko Haram.
“We cannot fold our arms like sheep tied to a stake as Fulani herdsmen marauders continue their recklessness with impunity.
“Nigerians are horrified by the horrendous sight of the horrific butchery, which claimed over 50 lives in Benue communities on New Year’ s Day!
“Benue state Governor Ortom in his reaction said the leadership of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore threatened to invade Benue communities and has carried out its threat without let or hindrance!
“Nigerians are not deceived by the underlying intentions and designs of the Fulani herdsmen as the terrorists rampage the length and breadth of the country while those who should stop them turn a blind eye.
Enough is enough.”