Buhari And His Government Should Not Promote Illegal Possession of Arms In Nigeria, By Terfa Naswem

Why is it that when Fulani herdsmen kill thousands of children, women and men in defenceless communities it does not even concern the federal government and does not even make headlines that can make the issue to be taken seriously but when Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Abia State kill Five Fulani herdsmen it becomes a very serious headline to the level that the federal government takes the issue so serious which DSS accuses IPOB of killing Fulani herdsmen? Why is it that DSS didn’t look seriously into Agatu massacre and other massacre in Benue State and other parts of Nigeria? From the way the DSS is behaving on this issue I hope the federal government headed by Buhari is not on the side of the Fulani herdsmen. 

If Buhari and his federal government do not take this matter of killings very seriously, they will be indirectly promoting illegal possession of arms in Benue State and beyond because when the federal government can no longer protect the people they will be left with no option than to get arms illegally to defend themselves. And when such crisis calms down, such weapons can later be used for arm robbery and other criminal acts.  

Buhari and his federal government should not allow this to happen because it will later turn Nigeria to a country of illegal arm possession.

EXCLUSIVE: Boko Haram Impersonating Fulani Herdsmen In Benue Agatu Attacks

Written By Terfa Naswem

For those who think that the attacks in Agatu and other parts of Benue State are carried out by Fulani herdsmen got it all wrong according to a source who spoke on condition of anonymity, Fulani herdsmen have been impersonated by Boko Haram, News Punch Exclusively learnt. 

According to our source, some  residents from Gwoza, Chibok and Damboa Local Government Areas of Borno State who escaped Boko Haram attacks from Borno now in Jos, spoke on condition of anonymity said that Boko Haram are now using different ways of attacks which impersonating Fulani herdsmen is one of such.  

One of them said that Boko Haram have now engaged in cattle rearing to gain access to communities and carry out attacks. Since they are aware of the crises that have been existing between Fulani herdsmen and farmers not just in Benue State but all over Nigeria. They have decided to use that as an easy way to gain access and attack any community they so wish.

One of those who spoke on condition of anonymity said that since Boko Haram are impersonating Fulani herdsmen; it will be very difficult to distinguish between those who are really Fulani herdsmen and those who are Boko Haram. He said that if the communities, the state government and the federal government do not take this issue seriously and do something right now, it will reach a level where it might get out of control and that what is happening in Benue State now is just a replica of what began in Borno State.

According to him, the attacks in Benue State will soon spread to other states such as Cross River, Kogi, Enugu and beyond if nothing is done now.