The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Sulu Gambari has joined the torrent of voices in condemning the rampant attacks by men believed to be ‘Fulani herdsmen’.
He, however, declared that the attackers usually referred to as ‘Fulani herdsmen’ are actually not Fulanis.
On the other hand, the Emir wants decisive action to be taken over the incessant herdsmen attacks.
He also noted that state governments should at least use the security votes handed them for what they are meant for.
Alhaji Sulu Gambari urged the federal government to take action to avert the risk of another security crisis like the Boko Haram in the north of the country.
He said that the herdsmen are not Fulani but persons who are taking advantage of the persistent crisis.
However, he also decried lack of government intervention to forestall the loss of lives and property.
Alhaji Gambari was speaking when the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo paid him a visit on his way to inspect the steel manufacturing industry in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
Professor Osinbajo assured the monarch that the federal government remains committed to its fight against terrorism and other forms of attacks on innocent Nigerians.
Speaking on his mission to Ilorin, Professor Osinbajo said that Nigeria must take steel manufacturing to the level in which it would provide all of the country’s needs and also enhance exportation.
The Vice President is expected to carry out a ground-breaking ceremony for a steel sheets manufacturing site in Kwara State.
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