The Aare Ona Kakanfo, Chief Gani Adams, has warned the Federal Government against the rumoured plan to grant the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) N100 billion to combat kidnappings and killings across the country.
Adams said that the plan, if true, could trigger the activities of other pressure groups across the country.
He lamented that the sum was considerably higher than the budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for three years and could cause unnecessary agitation in all zones of the country.
In a statement, Adams said, “The issue at stake is about the spate of insecurity across the nation. It is not limited to the North. Therefore, the Federal Government needs to be cautious on the move. Here in the South West, the spate of insecurity is raging.
“For instance, in Akokoland, in Ondo State, which happens to be my hometown, there were series of attacks and kidnapping that had been raging and still on the increase. People have been killed, and kidnapped at will, and the situation continues till the present moment.
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“Last year, Chief Olu Falae’s farm was invaded and destroyed by some herdsmen; Chief Alani Akinrinade also suffered the same fate. In Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, a prominent Yoruba son lost several millions to the activities of these killer herdsmen. Several other people in the South-West had had the bitter experience.”
He noted that President Muhammadu Buhari could become a hero by addressing the issue of true federalism like he addressed the issue of June 12.
Adams said that “With the new situation, I think the President has an idea of what we have been saying all these days about true federalism and restructuring. Nigeria’s problems can only be solved with true federalism.
“Many of the problems plaguing our nation, especially, insecurity can be addressed through federalism. For example, if all the regions develop at their own pace, every other issue, including security, power, and health would be taken care of at the state level.”
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