Uzodimma’s Aide Dispels Rumour Of Herdsmen Attack In South East

From JOHNKENNEDY UZOMA, Owerri

The people of the South East geo-political zone in the country especially Imo State has been advised to disregard the rumour of attack by Fulani people.

The prominent Northerner and Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Imo State on Gender, Vulnerable Groups, Northern Affairs (Men) Hon.Sulainan Ibrahim Sulaiman said this while reacting to the statement being circulated in some social media platforms credited to the former Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ozo Celestine Okoye.

The false information according to the originator said that there are 332 Fulani settlements across the five states of South East with AK-47 rifle with the intention to lunch an attack on the people soon.

According to his exclusive interview with Saturday Telegraph, the Fulani herdsmen in the South East are more located in Ebony, Anambra, Enugu and Abia state and are trying to make inroad into Imo State.

The SSA while dismissing such claim, described it as false and unfounded rumour of the highest order.

He said that both Hausas and Fulani people have not only live in Imo State and in other states in the South East for donkey years but have peacefully being accommodated by the people of the zone and wondered why they would turn round to attack them.

 Hon.Sulaiman insisted that there is no way any Hausas and Fulani man would resort to attacking any South Easterner after many years they have cooperated and associated with each other.

The SSA while pledging their strong support and loyalty  to the  Government  and people  of the  South East zone, advised the people to disregard the rumour and go about their normal businesses without fear or favour.

He assured of a continued peaceful co-existence among the Northerners and South Easterners, while re- affirming their strong support to the Governors of the zone to ensure peace and protection of lives and properties in the zone.