[size=14pt]How Herdsmen Invaded Wole Soyinka’s Home[/size]


Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has disclosed that herdsmen invaded his home while he was abroad with the cows leaving a “motorable” path.


In an address to the National Conference on Culture and Tourism on April 27, Soyinka decried the ruthless manner with which the herdsmen have conducted their business of late.
He stressed that Nigeria’s tourism will never boom if it continues to tolerate such insecurity, noting that, culture and tourism are interdependent.

He also stated that the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari has not done enough to stop the onslaught of the herdsmen.

“Let me narrate a personal experience – just one among many – that was brought home to me, right against my doorstep. Before that specific happening, I had observed a change of quality in forest encounters with cattle herdsmen over the years. These changes had become sufficiently alarming for me to arrange meetings with a few governors and, later, with the late National Security Adviser General Azazi. At the time, we thought that they were Boko Haram, infiltrating into the south under the guise of cattle herding. That was then, and of course, that surmise has never been firmly proven or disproved,” he said in a press statement.

Narrating his experience, he said: “Recently, however, I returned from a trip outside the country about to find that my home ground had been invaded, and a brand-new “Appian way” sliced through my sanctuary. That ‘motorable’ path was made by the hoofed invaders. Both the improvised entry and exit are now blocked, but interested journalists are invited to visit.

“In over two decades of living in that ecological preserve, no such intrusion had ever occurred. I have no idea whether they were Fulani or Futa Jalon herdsmen but, they were cattle herders, and they had cut a crude swathe through my private grounds.

“I made enquiries and sent alerts around, including through the Baale of our neighborhood village. There has been no repeat, and hopefully, it will remain the first and last of such invasion. What it portends, however, is for all thinking citizens to reflect upon, and take concerted measures against.”



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HIGHLIGHTS OF SOYINKA'S SPEECH

"Let me narrate a personal experience – just one among many – that was brought home to me, right against my doorstep. Before that specific happening, I had observed a change of quality in forest encounters with cattle herdsmen over the years. These changes had become sufficiently alarming for me to arrange meetings with a few governors and, later, with the late National Security Adviser General Azazi. At the time, we thought that they were Boko Haram, infiltrating into the south under the guise of cattle herding. That was then, and of course, that surmise has never been firmly proven or disproved.

Recently, however, I returned from a trip outside the country about to find that my home ground had been invaded, and a brand-new “Appian way” sliced through my sanctuary. That ‘motorable’ path was made by the hoofed invaders. Both the improvised entry and exit are now blocked, but interested journalists are invited to visit. In over two decades of living in that ecological preserve, no such intrusion had ever occurred. I have no idea whether they were Fulani or Futa Jalon herdsmen but, they were cattle herders, and they had cut a crude swathe through my private grounds. I made enquiries and sent alerts around, including through the Baale of our neighborhood village. There has been no repeat, and hopefully, it will remain the first and last of such invasion. What it portends, however, is for all thinking citizens to reflect upon, and take concerted measures against."

Shall We Run away From Nigeria?

No body, No Place Is Safe Again!

So they had to invade his home before he could voice out?

Very sad, am happy its also getting to his doorstep... Dats wat he supported

So Prof too dn experience dis fulanis herdsmen . Thank your God they didn't kill U! U wont be here telling Us ur P.Xperience .

RIP to those killed by the new terrorists in town .

mercenary:
Very sad, am happy its also getting to his doorstep... Dats wat he supported

That s why this kind of evil is coming on your people. Happy you said? Continue

mercenary:
Very sad, am happy its also getting to his doorstep... Dats wat he supported

So essentially those people gloating over your misfortune in Enugu are in order then, if you have so much hate in you to welcome violence despoliation of others.

This is the time APC needs to fulfil the promises on State Policing. However, with the on-going NPF recruitment exercise, it is clear the party has nothing new to offer in terms of security of lives and properties.

May God deliver our officers who spend more time in beer parlours and "WEED" joints. We will manage them till 2019.

Narrating his experience, he said: “Recently, however, I returned from a trip outside the country about to find that my home ground had been invaded, and a brand-new “Appian way” sliced through my sanctuary. That ‘motorable’ path was made by the hoofed invaders. Both the improvised entry and exit are now blocked, but interested journalists are invited to visit.

Great, maybe now he can stop making noise about IPOB touts and focus more on Fulani herdsmen in the Southwest. While Igbo governors are crying and fasting, Yoruba governors and leaders need to be more productive.
One problem I have with Soyinka is that the same Biafrans he fought for and went to jail for are the ones insulting and belittling his names on social media. When will he stop speaking in their defense?
Maybe now, he can focus his attention on Fulani herdsmen in the SW to ensure that our leaders act instead of shedding crocodile tears. I hope they visit:

1. OBJ
2. Fayose
3. Tinubu
4. Ajimobi
5. Etc

The only way to make Nigerian politicians more efficient is to attack them directly. If SW leaders can't get together in this trying time, they need to used as scapegoats.

The disintegration of Nigeria will be propelled & geared by Fulani Herdsmen not IPOB as people thought. Every must answer hin papa name soon

SleekAboki:
So they had to invade his home before he could voice out?

Calm down na, he actually experienced the invasion long before the enugu even falae case

Didn't you see the part he said he had once discus the issue with the late Azazi

The carnage by these barbarians sounds funny to some ears.

just wait its going round gradually.

we condemn it and the northern leaders are drinking kunu.

I have my fears for my people in middle belt.

I can swear that Fulani can never take over Igbo land.

they have already protested and arming themselves while their governor dance in Abuja.

I call on middle Beltans...brace up...we die once but it has to be that we defended our land.

God help us

Acidosis:
This is the time APC needs to fulfil the promises on State Policing. However, with the on-going NPF recruitment exercise, it is clear the party has nothing new to offer in terms of security of lives and properties.

May God deliver our officers who spend more time in beer parlours and "WEED" joints. We will manage them till 2019.

If they can't give us state policing, they should at least grant us region policing. Every region for itself.
I won't hesitate to arm awon omoniles, garage touts, and Fayose's close friends to deal with this menace and provide security for the SW.

The same PDP misrule created CIVIL DEFENCE.

What has happened lately? APC, the party of change turned our Officers to Black Marketers and KEGITES. Our gallant officers now control traffic in filling stations, and in fact, they've been instructed to arrest and jail anyone with jerrycan.

hmmm

To be honest, the age of moving around with cattle is over. Time to begin the harsh process of modernising our entire cattle rearing system.

(And it isn't just cows.....animals roam across the country).

Also time Nigerians did their work when they should.

Fulani herdsmen again?

Hope they didn't shave his hair and beard? They can't find anything tangible in house- only aparo and books

ki02020:


Calm down na, he actually experienced the invasion long before the enugu even falae case

Didn't you see the part he said he had once discus the issue with the late Azazi

Narrating his experience, he said: “Recently, however, I returned from a trip outside the country about to find that my home ground had been invaded, and a brand-new “Appian way” sliced through my sanctuary. That ‘motorable’ path was made by the hoofed invaders. Both the improvised entry and exit are now blocked, but interested journalists are invited to visit.
“In over two decades of living in that ecological preserve, no such intrusion had ever occurred. I have no idea whether they were Fulani or Futa Jalon herdsmen but, they were cattle herders, and they had cut a crude swathe through my private grounds.
“I made enquiries and sent alerts around, including through the Baale of our neighborhood village. There has been no repeat, and hopefully, it will remain the first and last of such invasion. What it portends, however, is for all thinking citizens to reflect upon, and take concerted measures against.”

theY normally go about with their stick but now

Am waiting for one Inspector of police to say that they are not herdsmen but church people on evangelism. One Nijeria my left foot. Mtcheew

Lol

SleekAboki:
So they had to invade his home before he could voice out?

Your bigotry can blind you from reading simple fact.

Eh

amiibaby:
Kill all hausas and Nigeria will be a place to live

serious?? Tell me more

Standing5:
Your bigotry can blind you from reading simple fact.

And you are? Just look at this thing talking.

this has to STOP!