… Say’s those killing Fulani don’t want peace
By Gabriel Udeh, Kaduna
Fulani youth under the umbrella of Ummiobe Sukabe Development Association of Nigeria (FUSADAN) Monday addressed journalists in kaduna at the instance of the Ondo State vacation notice, warming that those stereotyping Fulani tribes negatively does not want peace in Nigeria.
In an address by FUSADAN national president, comrade Muhammad Ardo, called on federal government, lnt’l communities, religious leaders, traditional rulers, NASS and security agencies to intervene “as a matter of urgency to prevent break down of law in the country.
The body also said those who envy the peaceful coexistence of the northern people are those behind the menace, calling on those killing and destroying Fulani’s and their properties to note that the Constitution allowed every law abiding citizens the rights to live wherever they want.
While calling on Fulani youth to be calm and be law abiding citizens, they appealed to Federal Government to hasting up arrest of the perpetrators of the crimes against Fulani’s, to prevent break down of law and order.
“In view of the recent events in this country regarding the issue of Fulani’s especially in the southern part, we deem it fit to hold this event”, they said.
They expressed surprised about notice to Fulani and the recent alleged attacked, maiming and properties burnt down, adding that many lives were lost especially in Yoruba land where a leader of Fulani resident was burnt down to ashes and seven days ultimatum given them to vacated the land.
The body also expressed surprised that Governors of Southern part of the country were fully aware of the happening and the Ondo state Governor, including security agencies and traditional rulers.