There will be no food for South West until the safety of Fulani is guaranteed

The Kwara State chapter of Miyetti Allah Association of Cattle Breeders has said that the blockage of cattle and foodstuffs to the South West through Kwara State will continue until the safety of Fulani is guaranteed in the region.

However, speaking to newsmen after a crucial meeting of the association in Ilorin on Sunday, the state coordinator, Aliyu Muhammmed said the action is a warning shot to ensure a peaceful operation of businesses by the Fulani and to end the harassment of the tribe in the south.

Moreso, he said not all Fulani are criminals, adding “Just as you have in any society where there are good and bad people.”

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“It is not only Fulanis that commit crimes in the country, but it was sad that everything happening now is heaped on Fulani herdsmen.”

According to him, “We have concluded at our meeting today that anybody who comes to Kwara State claiming to be Fulani herder under questionable circumstances, will be reported to the security agencies for necessary action.

“Our vigilantes will monitor the bush and the forests where there are no security agencies and report suspected cattle rustlers who disguise as cattle herders to perpetrate crimes,” he added.

However, he commended Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for his statesmanship in accommodating and cooperating to ensure the safe landing of Fulanis in the state.

The coordinator said the association was ready to fish out the bad eggs amidst them.