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Presidency Ignored Several Warning Letters Before Herdsmen Attacks In Benue – Gov. Ortom

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: February 15, 2018
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Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has accused the Presidency of ignoring several warnings before the mass killing of his people by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

The governor made this known when appearing before the joint Senate Committee on Police Affairs and National Security and Intelligence.

Ortom presented the lawmakers copies of his letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and the security chiefs before and after the crisis began.

He said: “Over 100 people killed in Benue would not have died if security agencies were responsive. None of the letters (to the Presidency) was replied,” he stated.

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“The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, attributed the Benue killings to blockade of grazing routes and implementation of ranching law.

“His position is misleading and dishonest. We hope that his position is not that of the Federal Government.”
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Governor Ortom recalled that Buhari directed the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to relocate to Benue but that “he spent a night in Lafia before coming to Benue.”

“His PRO (Jimoh Moshood) insulted me on a public television programme that ‘the Governor of Benue State is a drowning man.’ IGP has not apologised and has not removed the FPRO.

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“Miyetti Allah Cattle Herders Association boldly announced, ‘Expect more blood to flow in Benue State,’ and more blood is flowing, yet the IGP has not arrested or questioned them.

“Nigerians clearly know the side the IGP stands on. He is not on the side of justice and should resign,” he said.

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