Fulani Bandits Are Our Children, Says Gov Umahi, Set To Empower Them
Gov. Umahi declared his Support for fulani, saying, Fulani Bandits Are Our Children
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has declared his intention to negotiate with Fulani killer bandits to ascertain their grievances and the way forward.
Mr Umahi made the declaration on Friday in Abakaliki at the presentation of 40 Toyota Sienna vehicles and 20 Hilux vans to security agencies for enhanced operations in the state.
The governor directed local government chairmen and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to identify the Fulani killer bandits and present them for debriefing.
“I want to talk to the Fulani bandits and empower them as we cannot continue to kill ourselves and destroy public infrastructure.
“The Fulani bandits are our children and I am pained when they or the security agencies are killed.
“I want to ascertain their grievances against Ebonyi people or the federal government, and collate the facts for discussions to commence,” he said.
Read Also: Nnamdi Kanu Declares War On Gov Wike, Uzodimma, Announces Death Sentence On Them
He expressed disappointment over the announcement of guidelines for the 2023 elections, noting that the nation was at a crossroad for such engagement.
“Let us forget about the 2023 elections with the leaders taking responsibility for the situation and discussing a way forward
