The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), Worldwide, on Wednesday stated Boko Haram terrorists not Fulani herdsmen were responsible for the incessant massacre going on in remote communities across the country.
This is contained in a statement signed by its Spokesman, Mr. Eric Omare, who condemned the “slaughtering” of innocent Nigerians in middle belt, Southwest and recently in Enugu State, Southeast, describing it as barbaric.
Omare noted that the traditional Fulani herdsmen have been going about their business peacefully for decades without resorting to violence and killing of their neighbours.
He stated the sponsored attacks could be a plot to create hatred among ethnic groups and destabilise the nation by disgruntled persons.
He said: “We are of the view that the attacks are being carried out by terrorists who are disguising themselves as Fulani herdsmen.
“The traditional Fulani herdsmen have been grazing their cattle for decades in different parts of the country without such attacks until recently when the attacks became persistent.
He, however, faulted what he called suspicious and criminal silence of the Federal Government on the matter.
He expresses shock that the Presidency would vow to deal with vandals of oil facilities in the Niger Delta region as common criminals but remain silent on attacks that could disintegrate the country.
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