Nigerian Senators on Thursday argued about the nationality of menacing herdsmen allegedly killing in many states, with many lawmakers dismissing claims that they are from neighbouring countries and are not Nigerians.
The senators were considering a motion on the recent attack on a community in Enugu where dozens were killed.
The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Olusola Adeyeye, has called for a restructuring of the country’s federalism to allow decentralised police system as a way of tackling the ongoing herdsmen violence.
Mr. Adeyeye, an All Progressives Congress Senator from Osun State, said local and state governments should have police force independent of the federally controlled force “issuing orders from Abuja”.
This was part of the Senator’s contribution to debate that followed a motion by Chukwuka Utazi (PDP-Enugu North) on recent killings by suspected herdsmen.
Parts of Mr. Utazi’s constituency was attacked on Monday allegedly by Fulani herdsmen, resulting in deaths of citizens and destruction of properties.
Mr. Adedeye said local governments need to become “actual government in its own rights and not appendages of state government to do its local work”.
Also speaking, Isa Misau (APC-Bauchi State) said the rampaging herdsmen were not Fulani as they came from neighbouring countries “to attack soft targets”.
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But the Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, said he could not believe the herdsmen were from Mali, adding that the Nigerian Government has a responsibility to ensure security and welfare of citizens.
He said the country had to take “serious and major” steps towards solving these “senseless killings”.
Adding to the debate, Ben Bruce, from Bayelsa State, expressed fear that there could be reprisals, warning against a time when things could go “awry and out of control”.
As a panacea to the herdsmen-famers clash, Emmanuel Paulker, from Delta State, encouraged the creation of ranches.
“Those who own cattle should have their own ranches,” Mr. Paulker said.
The Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, representing Akwa Ibom, disputed the claim the rampaging herdsmen are from neighbouring countries, such as Mali and Niger.
Dismissing the claim as “political statement,” Mr. Akpabio said “95 per cent of them are Nigerians”.
Harping on Mr. Adeyeye’s point, he called for empowerment local vigilante groups.
In its resolutions, the Senate condoled with Enugu State and observed one-minute silence in honour of citizens killed.
The Senate resolved to send a delegation to be led by Mr. Ndume to console with the people and make on-the-spot assessment.
It also asked the Police to take urgent step to bring the culprits to book.
Additionally, it said its relevant Committees would meet to find lasting solutions to the crisis
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Also speaking, Isa Misau (APC-Bauchi State) said the rampaging herdsmen were not Fulani as they came from neighbouring countries “to attack soft targets".

No Regards For Human Lives Anymore Since APC & Buhari Came Into Power.

Adding to the debate, Ben Bruce, from Bayelsa State, expressed fear that there could be reprisals, warning against a time when things could go “awry and out of control”.

No need because things are already outta control & Buhari is looking the other way. Buhari has proven his critics right that he is a religious fanatic, tribalistic bigot & a tyrant.

The Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, representing Akwa Ibom, disputed the claim the rampaging herdsmen are from neighbouring countries, such as Mali and Niger.
Dismissing the claim as “political statement,” Mr. Akpabio said “95 per cent of them are Nigerians”.

God Bless Godswill Akpabio, somebody please tell him that “5 Per Cent” are solidly behind him..

LAST BULLET: Buhari & his kins men are propelling & gearing the disintegration of Nigeria. As i've heard someone say, “Buhari Came To Divide Nigeria Not To Rule Her”.

We want state police.

The Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, representing Akwa Ibom, disputed the claim the rampaging herdsmen are from neighbouring countries, such as Mali and Niger.
Dismissing the claim as “political statement,” Mr. Akpabio said “95 per cent of them are Nigerians”.

I just love this man!! He does not mince words!!

Absolutely no need to mystify these terrorists posing as herdsmen... The security agencies should arrest some of them and treat them like everyday common criminals - publish there names and let the whole world know them.

Lalasticlala please come and see

APC is a terrible party of terrible people with terrible supporters.

Imagine, so Malians & Nigeriens are the ones killing Nigerians in Jos, Agatu, Ondo & Uzo-Uwani? Then Buhari should resign for loosing our sovereignty to Malians.

Is Buhari not mad?

luvinhubby:
APC is a terrible party of terrible people with terrible supporters.

Imagine, so Malians & Nigeriens are the ones killing Nigerians in Jos, Agatu, Ondo & Uzo-Uwani? Then Buhari should resign for loosing our sovereignty to Malians.

Is Buhari not mad?

These people actually take us for fools

What does the nationality of the herdsmen matter? May Thunder and lightening strike those stupid sinnators arguing irrelevances instead of protecting lives.

Nonsense.
What difference does their nationality make.
People are being murdered and rendered destitute.
They are a mix of Nigerians and their cousins from other western countries

Ds our country nigeria o
It is well wt u

doublewisdom:
What does the nationality of the herdsmen matter? May Thunder and lightening strike those stupid senators arguing irrelevantly, instead of protecting lives.

I agree with you.

luvinhubby:
APC is a terrible party of terrible people with terrible supporters.

Imagine, so Malians & Nigeriens are the ones killing Nigerians in Jos, Agatu, Ondo & Uzo-Uwani? Then Buhari should resign for loosing our sovereignty to Malians.

Is Buhari not mad?

Haba bros, relax now, no be APC man called for State Police?

Those who disagree are afraid of the fulani master oga PMB

Nip the security issues in the bud early they'd be playing politics cos their families dey abroad.

What can I say as a fulani man, I better be quiet just like Mr president.

Useless senators supporting useless president

Wat a shame

HiddenShadow:
We want state police.

If you can fund it....and if you can deal with the tribalism in multi-tribal states.

And dealing with this herdsmen problem...is going to require state of the art tech and equipment.Which means billions of naira.Which most states do not have.

For now...the Nigeria Police and the Army would have to sort things out.

WAIT OH!

So these Northerners say that those doing the killings are foreigners.

IF they are foreigners, why are they wasting time in dealing with them?

My people this is a well planned Jihad

Buhari has long decided to Islamatize Nigeria



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QIu_HnKuTw

Mynd44 get ready to ban anyone that threatens the life of my peaceful people

Mr. Adeyeye, an All Progressives Congress Senator from Osun State, said local and state governments should have police force independent of the federally controlled force “issuing orders from Abuja”.

Another Yoruba man with sense. Only our people know how to talk.
Others are telling their people to cry and fast on national TV.

u mean it

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BeeBeeOoh:


No Regards For Human Lives Anymore Since APC & Buhari Came Into Power.



No need because things is already outta control & Buhari is looking the other way. Buhari has proven his critics right that he is a religious fanatic, tribalistic bigot & a tyrant.



God Bless Godswill Akpabio, somebody please tell him that 5% are solidly behind him..

LAST BULLET: Buhari & his kins men is propelling & gearing the disintegration of Nigeria. As i've heard someone say, “Buhari Came To Divide Nigeria Not To Rule Her”.

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MTSWWWWWWWWWWWW

The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Olusola Adeyeye, has called for a restructuring of the country’s federalism to allow decentralised police system as a way of tackling the ongoing herdsmen violence.
Mr. Adeyeye, an All Progressives Congress Senator from Osun State, said local and state governments should have police force independent of the federally controlled force “issuing orders from Abuja”.

Highly supported. The police should be decentralized. One of the important steps towards true federalism.

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Shey awon eleyi o ya weerey?

Find a lasting solution, you no find. Una dey they disagree

Anyone waiting on that old fart Buharetard to reign in his kinsmen is only being delusional. After all, some of the cattle are his and they need to be fed one way or another. States need to take drastic measures to curtail the activites those terrorists masking as cattle rearers.

Quakertellicus1:


If you can fund it....and if you can deal with the tribalism in multi-tribal states.

And dealing with this herdsmen problem...is going to require state of the art tech and equipment.Which means billions of naira.Which most states do not have.

For now...the Nigeria Police and the Army would have to sort things out.

if your state don't have the cash, Enugu state has

Mr Adeyeye was the only one that made sense. The country must be restrucutred by empowering the states. There is no reason why each states shouldn't have their own police.

Ok oooh
Till 2019 dey will since be shout Yeeee and Neeein

Karanka:
Absolutely no need to mystify these terrorists posing as herdsmen... The security agencies should arrest some of them and treat them like everyday common criminals - publish there names and let the whole world know them.

How do you determine their real names?