President Muhammadu Buhari finally broke his silence on the rising waves of suspected Fulani herdsmen attacks in different parts of the country, and has ordered the police and the military to take all necessary action to stop the carnage. President Buhari directives to the service chiefs came on Wednesday following an attack in Ukpabi- Nimbo, on Monday, a community in Uzo- Uwani local government area of Enugu State, where dozens of people were killed by heavily armed Fulani herdsmen. Another attack was reportedly launched in Umuchigbo, on Wednesday another community in Enugu East Council Area of the state. The Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who spoke on behalf of the president condemned the senseless killings by the herdsmen in the strongest terms and expressed sympathy for those who lost their loved ones and property in the wicked acts,stating that his government would not fold its arms and allow the cruel acts to continue. In another statement signed by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, Buhari said bringing the violence to an end was now a priority for his administration,and has assured Nigerians of his administration’s continued commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property in all parts of the country. The statement also revealed that the President was scheduled to meet with Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, to receive further briefing on the attack on Ukpabi- Nimbo and discuss additional measures to forestall similar attacks and restore public confidence. Acting on the president’s directive, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and heads of the nation’s other security agencies are already taking urgent steps to fully investigate the attacks, apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

The government really need to step up here to stop this ugly menace.