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  • Fulani herdsmen are the real power brokers in Nigeria- Alibaba reveals

    Outspoken standup comedian Alibaba in his Instagram message has labeled Fulani herdsmen as the most powerful force in Nigeria.

    He affirmed that they were the only ones who could kill, destroy and walk away without prosecution. The convener of Alibaba’s Spontaneity called them the power brokers in Nigeria. In his words, they are more powerful than oil and gas moguls as they can do whatever they want and get away with it.

    The showbiz entrepreneur took to his Instagram page @alibabagcfr sharing picture of a Fulani herdsman with his cows .

    According to him:“These are the new power brokers…. not those in oil and gas.If anyone in oil and gas sends anyone to beat up… not kill… just beat up, they will see what is called the long arm of the law.

    “But these guys? Powerful. They can walk all over your cassava farm, burn down your houses, raise down a village, kill the villagers… and walk off.

    “And they only carry a stick. Just a stick. If you say who is is more powerful, security agencies or these cattle rearers… heads or tail… herdsmen!!!”

  • After signing peace pact, suspected Fulani herdsmen invade Southern Kaduna again

     

    Despite the peace pact signed recently by Miyetti Allah and Southern Kaduna for healthy and peaceful co-existence, suspected Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday invaded Sunji/Kagoro community in Kaura local government area of Kaduna state.

    However, there was a strong resistance by members of the communities and security personnel when the herdsmen invaded the area.

    The Interim Management Committee Chairman of Kaura local government, Hon. Gima Alex, who confirmed the incident to our reporter did not disclosed whether there was casualty.

    “We are making effort to deploy more security operatives in the area to ensure proper security of lives and property,” Alex said.

    According to him, “I received a called this morning at about 6:30 about the development. There was no casualty and loss of property.”

    He called on residents to be vigilant and report suspects to the security agency.