Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufa,i has warned his counterparts in different states that eviction being issued to Fulani herdsmen in their states could lead to anarchy.
The governor spoke in a state-wide broadcast on Wednesday, advising the governors to rather condemn the massacres of other Nigerians living in their states.
According to him, Kaduna state indigenes had reached out to him over the difficulties they are facing in the hands of their dwelling communities.
El-Rufai, however, implored the National Assembly members to hasten the process of state police which he said will end most insecurity challenges in the country.
He said, “I appeal to my colleagues governing other States in our country to make similar statements, and disavow these attacks and massacres.
“We must avoid anarchy and vigorously promote the rule of law and the right of all citizens to life, liberty and livelihoods wherever they choose to reside.
“Elected and appointed public leaders across the country must act on their constitutional obligations to protect all citizens, uphold order, and contribute to a climate for peaceful resolution of all issues.
“We have resisted the attempt to tag all members of any ethnic group for the criminal actions of some of their members. At all times, our government has upheld the right of every citizen to live and pursue legitimate livelihoods wherever they choose.
“The impunity and calculated disregard for a common humanity that prompted such irresponsible rhetoric is sadly at play again,” he cried out.
“We cannot allow, by inaction or otherwise, the reign of anarchy where fear creates a tragic momentum of violence, blurring the lines between victims and perpetrators and complicating a difficult moment.
“Governments and security agencies must rein in all non-state actors, tackle hateful rhetoric and protect all communities. Those that engage in criminal acts must be arrested and prosecuted without regard to their ethnic or religious persuasion.
“We cannot quench one fire by setting more places ablaze. Let us reject the path of disorder, marginalise, expose and prosecute all criminals and promote peace.”
Recall that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state recently gave a seven day ultimatum to herdsmen to vacate the state’s reserve forest.
Likewise, Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Igboho, also issued an eviction notice to herdsmen in Igangan Oyo state over alleged criminal activities.
While Akeredolu rescinded his promised action against the herdsmen on the intervention of the northern governors, Sunday Igboho, flushed out Fulani men from the Oyo state community.
Fulani herdsmen had been recently accused of engaging in various criminal activities in the southwest part of the country.
