Writing By Ali Muhammad Rabiu, Editing By Godwin Duru
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) says over fifteen thousand herders and their families have so far relocated outside Nigeria due to prevalent security challenges in the country.
National president of the MACBAN, Alhaji Baba Usman Nglzarma, stated this while speaking with journalists on the sideline of inauguration of the newly elected Kwara state MACBAN chairman, Alhaji Shehu Garba in Ilorin, Kwara state.
He said that the Fulani pasturalists are the worst affected by banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling and terrorism in the country.
Nglzarma also said that over forty thousand cattles have so far been lost to cattle rustling, adding that several numbers of Fulanis have been killed due to insecurity in the country.
According to him , there should be a community-based approach that will involve every stakeholder to solve security challenges bedeviling the people.
In his address, Special Adviser to Kwara state governor on security, Muyideen Aliyu said the state government will collaborate with the Fulani community to ensure safety and security in the state
He advised the Fulani leaders to remain vigilant and report any suspicious person in their midst to ensure prompt action by law enforcement agencies.
On his part , the Hardon Hardodi (Fulani head) in Kwara state, Alhaji Mahmud Ojonla, who was represented by Alhaji Ali Muhammed Jowuro, advised those in position of authority to ensure fairness and justice in their dealings with people.
He urged members of the MACBAN to remain vigilant and contribute their quota in ensuring safety and security in their various communities.
Earlier in his address of welcome, the Chairman Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) Kwara state Chapter, Alhaji Shehu Garba assured that the new leadership will collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure peaceful coexistence between the herders and farmers in the state.
Alhaji Garba appealed to herders to support them in their determination to ensure safety and security in the nook and cranny of the state.
COV/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
