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Fulani herdsmen not behind killings in Benue South – MACBAN

Published on April 07, 2025 at 05:53 AM

The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, Mohammed Risku, has distanced the Fulani herdsmen in the Benue South Senatorial District from the growing insecurity that has been causing tension in the region.

Speaking at a press conference on Sunday in Makurdi, Risku expressed his surprise over the accusations of kidnapping leveled against the Fulani herdsmen.

He revealed that he had visited all the traditional rulers in Otukpo to propose the formation of a peace committee, which would include the youth, with the aim of joining forces to fight banditry.

Risku said, “If we join in the fight, I believe there would be no hiding place for criminal elements. I’m begging the people in Otukpo, including the chairman and all security apparatus, to let us have a peace committee. It would be easy to trace these bad people.”

The MACBAN boss made these remarks in his local language, with State Secretary Ibrahim Galma providing the interpretation.

DAILY POST reports that in recent times, the Otukpo community in Benue South has experienced a surge in violent incidents, including killings, kidnappings, and other forms of insecurity.

One of the most alarming incidents was the recent attack on a Benue Links bus, where

Meanwhile, in connection with the recent attacks in Otukpo and other parts of Benue South.

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