Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari has on Sunday ordered a full investigation in into incessant clashes between Fulani Herdsmen and local communities in Benue State.
This was contained in a statement that was made available to journalists today by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity.
Garba Shehu opined that the President expressed deep shock at the latest incident that happened during the past week between indigenes and Fulani herdsmen in four communities which led to hundreds of deaths.
He quoted the President as ordering security agencies to get to the root of the problem.
“We will conduct an investigation to know exactly what happened; the only way to bring an end to the violence once and for all is to look beyond one incident and ascertain exactly what factors are behind the conflicts. We are all one nation and one people. There should not be any reason why Nigerians of any group or tongue cannot now reside with one another wherever they find themselves after decades of living together,”
The President also expressed his condolences to the government and people of Benue State, particularly the people of the Agatu communities, assuring them that the government would do everything possible to ensure that no such incident ever occurred in their midst again.
“Once the investigations are concluded, we will act immediately to address the root of the problem,” he said.
Reports had it that at least 145 persons had been killed in 25 villages in the local government area.
The attacks on the communities by herdsmen which started on February 22, 2016, are said to be ongoing.
The state governor, Samuel Ortom, had on Thursday lamented that the killings were getting out of hand.
He said the situation, which had led to the death of many people and the destruction of several settlements, had deteriorated to the stage that he decided to come and brief the Presidency.
This was contained in a statement that was made available to journalists today by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity.
Garba Shehu opined that the President expressed deep shock at the latest incident that happened during the past week between indigenes and Fulani herdsmen in four communities which led to hundreds of deaths.
He quoted the President as ordering security agencies to get to the root of the problem.
“We will conduct an investigation to know exactly what happened; the only way to bring an end to the violence once and for all is to look beyond one incident and ascertain exactly what factors are behind the conflicts. We are all one nation and one people. There should not be any reason why Nigerians of any group or tongue cannot now reside with one another wherever they find themselves after decades of living together,”
wo-time winners,
Enyimba yesterday defeated Vipers SC of Uganda 2-0 to qualify for the
next round of the CAF Champions League on aggregates scores of 2-1.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/02/caf-champions-league-enyimba-trample-on-vipers-to-qualify/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/02/caf-champions-league-enyimba-trample-on-vipers-to-qualify/
The President also expressed his condolences to the government and people of Benue State, particularly the people of the Agatu communities, assuring them that the government would do everything possible to ensure that no such incident ever occurred in their midst again.
“Once the investigations are concluded, we will act immediately to address the root of the problem,” he said.
Reports had it that at least 145 persons had been killed in 25 villages in the local government area.
The attacks on the communities by herdsmen which started on February 22, 2016, are said to be ongoing.
The state governor, Samuel Ortom, had on Thursday lamented that the killings were getting out of hand.
He said the situation, which had led to the death of many people and the destruction of several settlements, had deteriorated to the stage that he decided to come and brief the Presidency.
Two-time winners,
Enyimba yesterday defeated Vipers SC of Uganda 2-0 to qualify for the
next round of the CAF Champions League on aggregates scores of 2-1.
Trailing 1-0 from the first leg preliminary round held a fortnight back
in Kampala, the Nigerian champions scored in either side of the half to
make light-work of the Ugandan champions, who were holding out for a
draw to qualify at the expense of the homers.
Playing in Port Harcourt, due to ongoing repair works at their
traditional home ground in Aba, top scorer in the Nigerian league two
years ago, Mfom Udoh shot Enyimba into the lead on 29 minutes, calmly
converting from the penalty spot, to send a sense of relief into Coach
Paul Aigbogun, who had led the Elephants to three successive defeats and
was facing severe pressure from fans, who were getting increasingly
worried with the losing streak of the seven-time record league
champions.
The goal rattled Vipers, who, thereafter, took the game to the Nigerians
but found the defence line led by Chinedu Udorji impregnable, resorting
to long shots from afar, that did little to trouble goalkeeper Femi
Thomas.
Enyimba knew their 1-0 lead was nothing more than cold comfort as a goal
by the visitors would be against their interest, making it all the more
important to score a second goal, which Udoh gladly obliged on the hour
mark, rounding up his marker before unleashing a volley that rested at
the back of the net.
There would be no more goal as Enyimba held on to qualify 2-1 on
aggregate, joining Warri Wolves in the next round of Africa’s premier
club competition.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/02/caf-champions-league-enyimba-trample-on-vipers-to-qualify/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/02/caf-champions-league-enyimba-trample-on-vipers-to-qualify/
Two-time winners,
Enyimba yesterday defeated Vipers SC of Uganda 2-0 to qualify for the
next round of the CAF Champions League on aggregates scores of 2-1.
Trailing 1-0 from the first leg preliminary round held a fortnight back
in Kampala, the Nigerian champions scored in either side of the half to
make light-work of the Ugandan champions, who were holding out for a
draw to qualify at the expense of the homers.
Playing in Port Harcourt, due to ongoing repair works at their
traditional home ground in Aba, top scorer in the Nigerian league two
years ago, Mfom Udoh shot Enyimba into the lead on 29 minutes, calmly
converting from the penalty spot, to send a sense of relief into Coach
Paul Aigbogun, who had led the Elephants to three successive defeats and
was facing severe pressure from fans, who were getting increasingly
worried with the losing streak of the seven-time record league
champions.
The goal rattled Vipers, who, thereafter, took the game to the Nigerians
but found the defence line led by Chinedu Udorji impregnable, resorting
to long shots from afar, that did little to trouble goalkeeper Femi
Thomas.
Enyimba knew their 1-0 lead was nothing more than cold comfort as a goal
by the visitors would be against their interest, making it all the more
important to score a second goal, which Udoh gladly obliged on the hour
mark, rounding up his marker before unleashing a volley that rested at
the back of the net.
There would be no more goal as Enyimba held on to qualify 2-1 on
aggregate, joining Warri Wolves in the next round of Africa’s premier
club competition.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/02/caf-champions-league-enyimba-trample-on-vipers-to-qualify/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/02/caf-champions-league-enyimba-trample-on-vipers-to-qualify/
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