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Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by goatgoat093: 2:55am On Apr 11, 2021 |
Killing of seven suya sellers in Imo, attempt to provoke ethnic clashes – Hausa community leader. The deputy coordinator of the Hausa community in Imo State, Sulaiman Ibrahim Sulaiman, otherwise known as Garkwa Hausa (Shield of Hausa community), speaks to CHIDIEBUBE OKEOMA about the killing of seven suya sellers in the state by some gunmen The deputy coordinator of the Hausa community in Imo State, Sulaiman Ibrahim Sulaiman, otherwise known as Garkwa Hausa (Shield of Hausa community), speaks to CHIDIEBUBE OKEOMA about the killing of seven suya sellers in the state by some gunmen As coordinator of Hausa traders in Imo State, what can you say about the recent killing of seven suya sellers in two days by gunmen? I am not the head of the Hausa community in Imo State; I am the second in command. The killings are highly regrettable but we can’t question God. Though it is very disturbing and provocative, we have submitted to the will of the Almighty God. We believe that God gives and He takes. We can only mourn as human beings, there is nothing we can do to bring the victims back to life. Who informed you about the killings? It was the Imo State Commissioner of Police who informed me and the Hausa community in Imo State about the killings of our brothers in Umuaka and Orlu. The killings were painful because the victims left very young families. They never bargained for it because they were selling suya when the gunmen struck and killed them. Why do you think the gunmen would target suya sellers for killing? Their killings were politically-motivated. It had nothing to with the Indigenous People of Biafra or the Eastern Security Network. Aggrieved politicians, who are not happy with the transformations going on in Imo State, masterminded the killings. They want to make Imo State ungovernable for distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma, but by the grace of God, they will never succeed. So, you think the killing of the seven suya sellers is part of the unrest currently rocking Imo State? Yes, it is part of the crisis happening in the state. As I said earlier, the gunmen killed our people to incite northerners to start attacking the Igbo living in the North. The killers are trying to make it look like it was IPOB that masterminded the killings, but it was not IPOB; the killings had a political undertone. The killers were sponsored by those who wish the Imo State Government bad. An aide to the state governor has earlier said the killing of the suya sellers might be politically-motivated. Is your position based on what he said? I totally agree with him. The killing of our brothers was politically-motivated. It was designed in such a way to encourage ethnic war but we have found out that it was not IPOB that killed them. Imo people are peace-loving people. Many of us were born here and our generations have lived in Imo State for over 150 years. How can we have problem with those who give us their daughters in marriage; those whose breast milk many of us suckled? Imo people don’t have any problem with the Hausa community in Imo State. The killings were politically-motivated. Were the killings reported to the police and are any efforts being made to track down the killers and bring them to justice? Yes, the killings were reported to the police. As I told you, it was the Imo State Commissioner of Police that informed me and the Hausa community here about the killings. And, of course, efforts are being made to make sure that their killers are arrested and brought to justice. How are the families of the deceased dealing with their losses? Their families are devastated because they never bargained for what happened. Moreover, the victims left behind very young families. The slain suya sellers were the breadwinners of their families, so, their killing is, indeed, a big blow to their families. As a community, we are telling their families that they are not alone in this moment of loss. We share their grief. The deputy coordinator of the Hausa community in Imo State, Sulaiman Ibrahim Sulaiman, otherwise known as Garkwa Hausa (Shield of Hausa community), speaks to CHIDIEBUBE OKEOMA about the killing of seven suya sellers in the state by some gunmen As coordinator of Hausa traders in Imo State, what can you say about the recent killing of seven suya sellers in two days by gunmen? I am not the head of the Hausa community in Imo State; I am the second in command. The killings are highly regrettable but we can’t question God. Though it is very disturbing and provocative, we have submitted to the will of the Almighty God. We believe that God gives and He takes. We can only mourn as human beings, there is nothing we can do to bring the victims back to life. Who informed you about the killings? It was the Imo State Commissioner of Police who informed me and the Hausa community in Imo State about the killings of our brothers in Umuaka and Orlu. The killings were painful because the victims left very young families. They never bargained for it because they were selling suya when the gunmen struck and killed them. Why do you think the gunmen would target suya sellers for killing? Their killings were politically-motivated. It had nothing to with the Indigenous People of Biafra or the Eastern Security Network. Aggrieved politicians, who are not happy with the transformations going on in Imo State, masterminded the killings. They want to make Imo State ungovernable for distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma, but by the grace of God, they will never succeed. So, you think the killing of the seven suya sellers is part of the unrest currently rocking Imo State? Yes, it is part of the crisis happening in the state. As I said earlier, the gunmen killed our people to incite northerners to start attacking the Igbo living in the North. The killers are trying to make it look like it was IPOB that masterminded the killings, but it was not IPOB; the killings had a political undertone. The killers were sponsored by those who wish the Imo State Government bad. An aide to the state governor has earlier said the killing of the suya sellers might be politically-motivated. Is your position based on what he said? I totally agree with him. The killing of our brothers was politically-motivated. It was designed in such a way to encourage ethnic war but we have found out that it was not IPOB that killed them. Imo people are peace-loving people. Many of us were born here and our generations have lived in Imo State for over 150 years. How can we have problem with those who give us their daughters in marriage; those whose breast milk many of us suckled? Imo people don’t have any problem with the Hausa community in Imo State. The killings were politically-motivated. Were the killings reported to the police and are any efforts being made to track down the killers and bring them to justice? Yes, the killings were reported to the police. As I told you, it was the Imo State Commissioner of Police that informed me and the Hausa community here about the killings. And, of course, efforts are being made to make sure that their killers are arrested and brought to justice. How are the families of the deceased dealing with their losses? Their families are devastated because they never bargained for what happened. Moreover, the victims left behind very young families. The slain suya sellers were the breadwinners of their families, so, their killing is, indeed, a big blow to their families. As a community, we are telling their families that they are not alone in this moment of loss. We share their grief. Are the fellow Hausa traders in Imo doing anything to support the families of the slain suya sellers? Yes, we are doing what we can to support the grieving families. We are supporting them in the ways we can. In the spirit of ‘be your brother’s keeper,’ we are assisting them to overcome these difficult times. Have the slain suya sellers been buried? They have been buried. They were buried in line with the dictates of the Islamic region and doctrines. Were they buried in Imo or taken back to the North? They were buried here in Imo State. Their killings were not good but we have submitted to the will of the Almighty God. Do you support the call for state police as a lasting solution to these incessant attacks? Which state police? We are fine with this centralised police command. State police will be abused and it will divide Nigeria the more. If you establish state police now, every state will only be defending their indigenes, thereby creating more tribal and religious problems. We are fine with this centralised police formation. Many are blaming the rising insecurity in the South-East on President Muhammadu Buhari’s alleged marginalisation of the region. What is your view on this? Which marginalisation? The Hausa are the most accommodating people in Nigeria. How many Igbo people were involved when Goodluck Jonathan was President and how many Hausa people were accommodated? How many Yoruba people were in charge when Obasanjo was President and how many Hausa people did you you see around? https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/killing-of-seven-suya-sellers-in-imo-attempt-to-provoke-ethnic-clashes-hausa-community-leader/%3famp |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by Nobody: 3:22am On Apr 11, 2021 |
When you thought Ikpeazu is the worst Governor in Nigeria, you will get the realize that Hope Uzodinma is the worst human that ever graced Earth. Its very difficult to even believe he was created by God. How he got to power remains a misery. Hope, cant even run a beer parlor successfully, how much more, a whole state 2 Likes |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by Akanbiedu(m): 3:45am On Apr 11, 2021 |
OgunLaakaye: |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by triple996(m): 4:02am On Apr 11, 2021 |
the war and destruction kanu is looking for is coming so don't worry. the unknown gunmen will soon turn on the masses 1 Like |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by Mokason288(m): 4:13am On Apr 11, 2021 |
Where is Father Mbaka? |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by Nobody: 4:33am On Apr 11, 2021 |
triple996: If you had read the article, you would see how totally offpoint your comment is. When you read the excerpts on the discussion with the woman who witnessed the killings in ebonyi, she claimed the killers spoke in pidgin language which is not a norm with the fulani herdsmen. It goes to show the killers wanted them to hear the discussions, then turn around in alledgely killing the hausas as reprisal attacks to cause an ideology of hate.. one strongly believes Fulani herdsmen allegedly killed the Hausas.. There are thousands of hausas doing occupations closer to easterners in the east than suya sellers. The target on suya sellers is because it can be done in the cover of the night without identification. 10 Likes |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by Karlovych: 4:38am On Apr 11, 2021 |
They've started targeting suya sellers, perhaps vulturebbqrillz should thread carefully before someone harms him. 1 Like |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by Millimann: 5:38am On Apr 11, 2021 |
OgunLaakaye: Yes, they are in the same category as the governors of Ogun and Osun states. |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by UsmanFodio: 6:31am On Apr 11, 2021 |
Even we Hausa people knows That IPOB has nothing to do with the killings. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by DaniDani(m): 6:40am On Apr 11, 2021 |
OgunLaakaye: Stop mentioning Ikpeazu's name upandan, he's way better than so many governors in Nigeria, that's a fact. |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by jamiudinho(m): 6:41am On Apr 11, 2021 |
Millimann:oga my village is even develop Dem the capital bof abia state |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by Isobug: 6:43am On Apr 11, 2021 |
triple996:Probably, you did not read this post. Lazy Dude |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by History555: 6:44am On Apr 11, 2021 |
I insist hope and okoroacha knows what is going on |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by History555: 6:44am On Apr 11, 2021 |
I insist hope and okoroacha knows what is going on in this state |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by bhella10: 6:50am On Apr 11, 2021 |
#prayforIMO |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by chrismastre5(m): 6:51am On Apr 11, 2021 |
IMO people you are giving your daughters hand inn marriage, go and ask what befell Jos people. They will soon start claiming indigenes,, then there will be trouble |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by Tranquillity360: 6:52am On Apr 11, 2021 |
goatgoat093:Killing of more than 25 person in Ebooyi state is act creating ethnic love right ? |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by Jostoman: 6:59am On Apr 11, 2021 |
No pictures or videos of seven suya. You guys should continue Deceiving yourselves. 1 Like |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by StepTwo: 8:42am On Apr 11, 2021 |
So suya sellers are now endangered species too, , hope you are safe Sha. |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by EzeNri(m): 8:46am On Apr 11, 2021 |
jamiudinho:I bet N5k. Name your village and let compare with Aba, a non-capital city. |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by EzeNri(m): 8:47am On Apr 11, 2021 |
The first report was "7 Suya seller killed in Enugu" Now, its IMO. Yeroba media well done |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by Nigeriabiafra82: 8:47am On Apr 11, 2021 |
Off course we know |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by jamiudinho(m): 9:29am On Apr 11, 2021 |
[quote author=EzeNri post=100688939]
I bet N5k. Name your village and let compare with Aba, a non-capital city. ikorodu in Lagos |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by jamiudinho(m): 9:29am On Apr 11, 2021 |
EzeNri:ikorodu in lagos |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by PaChukwudi44(m): 9:38am On Apr 11, 2021 |
The killings of 25 farmers in Ebonyi was done to promote peace Are Northern lives more important than ours 1 Like |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by Akiara: 9:56am On Apr 11, 2021 |
WHETHER UNA ARRANGE TO KILL 200 IGBO PEOPLE..BE REST ASSURED THAT THE REPRAISALS WILL BE EXTREMELY SWIFT AND TWICE AS DEADLY. AS AN INVESTIGATIVE JORUNALIST I MADE ENQUIRES AND WAS TOLD EXCLUSIVELY THE FOLLOWING POINTS... 1) BANDITRY/HERDSMEN ARE PERSONA NON-GRATA IN THE SE. 2) THE RETALIATION OF ESN ON THE KILLERS IN EBONYI AT NSUKKA SECTOR WAS BLOODY...AND NOW THE HERDSMEN ARE ACTUALLY WITH THEIR VIRGINS. 3) THE ARMY THAT WAS SENT ALSO WENT TO THE SPIRITUAL REALM AND THAT IS WHY THEY ARE ASHAMED TO EVEN SHOW PINSURES OF THE DEAD....SO SAD SHA! 4) THE ELEME ARRANGEMENT THAT WENT SOUR HAS MADE "STUPID WIKE" BECOME A PERMANANT TENENNT AT THE BARRACKS IN RIVERS STATE. 5) ALL OPERATIONS OF THE ESN AND THEIR OTHER COUNTERPARTS IS STRICTLY TO SAVE PEOPLE IN THE SE. SO AS THINGS STAND MAKE ALL MAN DEY ALERT ....THE ONSLUAGHT OF THE MARAUDING FUTA JALON IMBECILES IS REAL.... GOD BLESS ALL MAN OF GOOD HEART.....PEACE! |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by AsomughaChuks05: 10:07am On Apr 11, 2021 |
Then the killings of Igbos by fulani herdsmen is an attempt to do what? |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by Princesaha: 10:07am On Apr 11, 2021 |
Akiara:I learnt that over 30 Fulanis were killed by ESN during reprisal attack after they killed those innocent Ebonyians. How true is that? |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by Akiara: 10:12am On Apr 11, 2021 |
IF YOU KNOW YOU KNOW...... Princesaha: |
Re: Killing Of Seven Suya Sellers In Imo, Attempt To Provoke Ethnic Clashes by Millimann: 12:49pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
jamiudinho: Lol, What's the name of your village, let's start from there |
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