Fulani Socio-Cultural Association, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has announced the launch of a new security outfit to assist security agencies in curbing crimes like cattle rustling, kidnapping, rural banditry, among others.
The group who made this known in a communiqué issued at the end of its yearly general meeting and Delegates’ Conference in Nasarawa State, appealed to the Inspector General Police (IGP) to take proactive measures to protect Fulani pastoralists across the country from tribal hordes, ethnic militias and state-sponsored vigilantes.
The communiqué, jointly signed by the National President, Abdullahi Badejo, and National Secretary, Saleh Alhassan, condemned the policies of some state governors “seeking to criminalise the economic livelihoods of pastoralists through the enactment of obnoxious laws – anti-open grazing law” as the most wicked act any government can do to the economic interest of Fulani.
“Pastoralists unanimously condemn and totally reject the repressive and oppressive law and called on the National Assembly to come to their rescue,” the statement said.
“Delegates called for the setting up of a National Truth and Reconciliation Commission to begin the process of total conciliation and national healing process in our rural communities.
“Security agencies should commence the process of detailed documentation of the violence against pastoralists, including the collection of exhibits and all relevant information to isolate the perpetrators of violence and arrest them to ensure justice.
”Delegates condemn all forms of violence, and support the peace-loving people to embrace the spirit of brotherhood and peaceful and harmonious coexistence in our communities.”
Miyetti Allah also condemned the profiling of the Fulani race by the media, particularly social media, while urging the press to investigate the veracity of their stories before going to press or risk legal action.
