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Igbo, Others Responsible For Southeast Kidnappings – MACBAN
By Augustine Adah
The allegation that most killings and kidnapping in the Southeast of the country were perpetuated by Fulani herders have been disputed by Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, South-East zone.
The group during a press conference in Abuja claimed that the many killings and kidnappings in the region were not done by Fulani herdsmen but by bandits who are not of its origin.
South-East Chairman of the group, Alhaji Siddiki Gidado, said although there might be a few bad eggs among his group, he said that most killings and kidnappings, however, were not perpetrated by his colleagues.
He said that most of the killings and kidnappings were done by other cattle herder and not by Fulani cattle herders.
According to him, most of the killings and kidnappings were done by Igbo, Tiv, Jukun, Kanuri , Shuwa Arabs, Kanuri, cattle herders.
According to him, “In every tribe, you have bad eggs and when some evil acts are carried out, the entire tribe is made to take the blame.
“Most killings are attributed to Fulani when they are not the culprits.”
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