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Fulani herders vow to use native means to halt killings
Disturbed by the continued mention of Fulani herders in killings across the country, a socio-cultural organization, the Fulbe United for Peace, FUP, has vowed to deploy traditional methods to fight criminals masquerading as Fulanis.
In a communique issued after a national leadership consultative meeting convened by FUP, with support of Arewa New Agenda, ANA, held on Sunday in Abuja, leaders of group from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, said this was par
t of its determination to make most effective contribution for national development.
The group, according to the communique signed by its National President, Ardo Aliyu Liman Bobboi, “agreed to develop strategies to bring all Fulbe together by using traditional approach that is deeply rooted in the Fulbe tradition and culture, ‘Hombudu’ to bring an end to any form of criminality in the name of Fulbe.”
Other agreement contained in the communique are: “Developing a strategic network with relevant authorities for Fulbe youth nationwide.
“Seeking for a local workable solution from within and will be reaching out to other interest groups to promote national forgiveness, reconciliation and healing the wounds that have been inflicted on our great country nigeria”.
While pointing out that Fulbe is in a position as an ethnic and socio-cultural association to make the most effective contribution for national development, the communique asked the government to consult with Ardo’s leadership on issues of policy that concern the group.
It further pointed out that the Fulbe consciously and strategically mobilized all Fulbe nationwide and they supported President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election.
To this end, it declared its support for all the concerted efforts to bring peace and security in the country by the incumbent government led by President Tínubu and other stakeholders across the country.
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