Bauchi State Governor , Bala Mohammed, has pleaded with Fulani herders not to carry AK-47 riffles but remain peaceful .
The governor , who made the plea in his speech at the launch of the 2020/2021 annual livestock vaccination campaign held at the Galambi Cattle Ranch, Bauchi , on Wednesday , described the Fulani people as humble , simple, and humane .
He said , “ What I will do , I will not say it here , but I will do everything possible to make sure I protect you and lend support to you because I know you mean well
“ Through time and history , you have been seen to be cajoled , and lampooned but you remained humane , you remained simple , you don’ t show so much aggression and of course, that humility is always what we recognized and this is what a character that should always try to show .
“ Please , don’ t carry the AK- 47 that I made a figurative allusion to . Try to make sure that you remain peaceful . ”
The governor said that he has no apology for kicking against the profiling of Fulani herders as criminals .
He said that his administration is aware of the activities of Miyetti Allah and other Fulani organisations in promoting peaceful coexistence in the state, promoting the well -being of the pastoralists , wealth creation , and conflict mediation especially the state and the nation in general .
