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Religious War Lingering Over Unending Killings In Nigeria By Fulani Herdsmen - Y by Kings14: 10:27am On Jul 22, 2018
Religious War Lingering Over Unending Killings In TheNigeria By Fulani Herdsmen . Former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd) has called on Nigerian authorities to invite the Miyetti Allah for questioning.
http://www.crownnewsng.com/2018/07/religious-war-lingering-over-unending.html

He stated this while in Benue State to commiserate with the Governor Samuel Ortom and people of the state over the recent killings.

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The former Head of State while speaking expressed fear that the unending killings in the country by Fulani herdsmen could trigger a religious war.

Gowon lamented the the killing of innocent unarmed villagers by armed herdsmen. He expressed disappointment with the manner the security situation in the country was being handled.
http://www.crownnewsng.com/2018/07/religious-war-lingering-over-unending.html

Gen. Gowon said “I think security agencies should invite and question the leadership of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore who had earlier threatened to unleash violence on Benue State.”
http://www.crownnewsng.com/2018/07/religious-war-lingering-over-unending.html

Reacting to the killing of two Catholic priests and seventeen worshipers , the former Head of State said he was not in the country and expressed his sincere condolences.

He said, “I am sad and worried at the religious dimension the killings is assuming, the authorities should redouble their effort to deal with the security situation because if that is not done, the country could descend into a religious war, with no one coming out victorious.”

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