Friday 11th March 2016
The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, said crimes of mass murder across
Nigerian communities were committed by “overpowered” Boko Haram
insurgents, not Fulani herdsmen.
This was part of the Senate’s resolutions that followed a motion by
situation in Benue and other states which he said he visited.
He said a community in Zamfara had over 250 people killed by insurgents masquerading as herdsmen.
“As we speak, Agatu is under siege,” Mr. Gemade said.
He asked the government to ensure herdsmen have space for cattle to graze to curb the menace of destruction of farms.
Similarly, in his contribution to the debate, Abubakar Kyari (APC-Borno
State), said Fulani herdsmen should not be described as “unfriendly”.“When Fulani herdsmen or Kanuri are being tagged as unfriendly, it
portends danger for the country and freedom to live and work anywhere,”
Mr. Kyari said.
The Senate resolved to condemn the killings, kidnappings, destruction of
property and farms by “Boko Haram insurgents” in communities across
Benue, Taraba, Plateau and other states.
Recall that the IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu had before his arrest raised
alarm over the infiltration of Boko Haram in the SouthEast and
SouthSouth under the guise of Herdsmen.
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