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President Buhari condemns Fulani Herdsmen Killings in Benue as Nigerians Demand Action

January 04, 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday condemned the killings and wanton destruction of properties in Guma and Logo Local Government Areas of Benue.

Buhari commiserated with the government and people of Benue over the reported killings and injuring of several persons by Fulani herdsmen.

The president’s condolence message is contained in a statement issued by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity in Abuja.

President Buhari expressed immense sadness at the “wicked and callous” attacks on even innocent children.

He assured the governor and people of the state that relevant security agencies had been directed to do everything possible to arrest those behind the regrettable incidents and avert further attacks.
“This is one attack too many, and everything must be done to provide security for the people in our rural communities,” he said.

President Buhari also commiserated with families of the victims and wished the injured speedy healing.

Nigerians on social media have however been calling on the president to act.

Although classified as one of the most dangerous terrorist groups in the world, very few arrests and prosecution have taken place, despite the frequency of the attacks and killings.

Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose wrote on his Twitter, asking if the president’s silence on the killings isn’t suggestive. He wrote:
I am deeply sad about the killings going on in Benue State. When will these killings by Fulani herdsmen stop? When is President Buhari going to act? Isn’t the silence of the President suggestive?
Other Nigerians echo his thoughts, asking why the federal government and the president have refused to take decisive actions to bring to an end the rampage of the Fulani herdsmen.

See some of the tweets below:


















 

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