KASTINA STATE GOV AMINU BELLO REVEALS HOW FULANI MEN BRING IN WEAPONS

Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari yesterday blamed the crisis of Fulani herdsmen and cattle rustling on the war in North and West Africa, which allows inflow of guns and am-munitions.

The governor, who spoke at a media press conference organised in preparation for the forthcoming Katsina State Economic Summit, explained that the military and the intelligent community are on top of the situation.

He explained that before the colonisation of Nigeria, there were routes designed for herdsmen, from the country through Niger Republic, Burkina Faso and other forests in the country.

He further explained that between June last year to February this year, the herdsmen have lost more than 700 cows, adding that the issue of cattle rustling is tied to armed robbery.

“Initially when Boko Haram was around we found out there was a linkage, which we were able to break.

“This issue is because of the crisis in North Africa even West Africa. There is inflow of guns and ammunition, which I think the military and the intelligent communities are already working hard to make sure that they address,” he said.