Fulani Group Claims Responsibility For Attack On Ortom, Gives Reason

A shadowy Fulani group, the Fulani Nationality Movement (FUNAM) has claimed responsibility for Saturday’s attack on Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State and vowed to get him some other time.

The group which had in the past claimed Fulani ownership of Nigeria from Sokoto to the Atlantic in a statement obtained by PM News claimed that the attack was to avenge for the governor’s hostility to Fulani interests in the North and vowed to silence him. Other persons against Fulani interests were also warned that they would follow suit.

Despite its past provocative statements, no one in the group has been apprehended. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Sa`ad has, however, disowned the group.

In the statement issued following Saturday’s attack on Ortom, the group in the statement endorsed by Umar Amir Shehu said:

Read FUNAM’s latest statement:

Why we attacked Orton: THE FUNAM STATEMENT

Our attention has been drawn to media reports today speculating about who attacked the Governor of Benue State,Samuel Orton

Yes. Yes We did. The Fulani Nationality Movement, ( FUNAM) carried out the attack. We have genuine reasons. We acted on behalf of Millions of Fulani people in 15 countries.

It’s a case of veangeance against an infidel who has used his time and money, deployed in destroying the Fulani values and inheritance.

Our courageous fighters carried out this historic attack to send a great message to Ortum and his collaborators: Where ever you are, once you are against Fulani long term interest, we shall get you down. This is a clear warning. We hope those who take us for granted will get the indisputable message.

Our intention is unequivocal: TO KILL HIM. That mission will one day be fulfilled and very soon too.

Eleven of FUNAM operatives were involved in the attack. Ortum excaped(sic) today because of a slight technical communication error. Nest time, he will not be lucky. We can assure him and his supporters

Ortom has been leading the campaign against Fulani interests in the North. We have our operatives in all Southern States. Each will face our sword soon.

We warn collaborators working against Fulani people across Nigeria: WE SHALL GET YOU irrespective of your hidden place.

We state clearly, any state or individual that opposes RUGA will be confronted. Any State or individial(sic) that opposes ranching, we shall get you. Speak against ranching and RUGA even on the internet: Our Noiseless fighters shall find and fix you.

In the next few months, FUNAM will carry out attacks on strategic human and material assets of States and Non State groups or individuals known for their anti-Fulani campaigns.

We shall hunt you down in your houses, in your work places, in your car, in your streets. It’s a matter of time

Signed

Umar Amir Shehu

March 20/2021

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