President Muhammadu Buhari on
Monday revealed those behind the lingering crisis between herdsmen and farmers
in some states of the federation.
Buhari said those who are
determined to plant the seeds of discord and disunity among Nigerians were
responsible for the crisis.
He made the disclosure during his
Independence Day nationwide broadcast.
The President, while assuring
Nigerians of adequate security, also vowed to ensure that perpetrators are made
to face the full wrath of the law.
According to Buhari, “The
age-long conflict between herders and farmers that was being exploited by those
seeking to plant the seeds of discord and disunity amongst our people, is being
addressed decisively.
“We will sustain and continue to
support the commendable efforts by all including civil society organisations,
local and states governments and our traditional and religious leaders in
finding durable solution to this problem.
“This being a transhumance issue,
we are working with countries in our region that are also facing similar
difficulties to complement our common efforts. In this context I must warn that
the perpetrators of murder and general mayhem in the name of defending or
protecting herders or farmers will face the full wrath of the law.
“Meanwhile, we urge all peace
loving Nigerians to reject any simplistic portrayal, at home or abroad, of this
conflict as either religious or ethnic based.”
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