Politics
Only Arrest Of Miyetti Allah Leaders Can Restore Our Hope In Nigeria – Ortom
Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said that only the arrest of the leadership of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore (MAKH) can give the Benue people a sense of belonging and restore their hope in the Nigerian state.
Governor Ortom stated this when he played host to a delegation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum and Northern Governors Forum led by the Borno State governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima who paid him a condolence visit at the Government House in Makurdi on Friday.
While lamenting that despite open threats by the leadership of the group to mobilize all its members to resist the anti-open grazing law, which resulted in the attack on some communities of the state and killing of over 70 people, the leaders of MAKH are still walking freely in the country.
Ortom urged the federal government to take proactive action on intelligence reports that were gathered on threat alerts from the state so that the fears of the people regarding possible attacks can be allayed.
He said that although there have been relative calm in the state in the past few days compared to what was experienced in the first weeks of January, there are still pockets of killings in some communities in the state.
The governor said aside from the killings, the state is now saddled with the responsibility of catering for the over 80,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) who were dislodged from their homes as a result of the herdsmen attacks.
“Apart from the killings, the over 80,000 IDPs we have is a source of worry to the state. There is still fear because of threats being received. We are still living under fear and threats by these people. They have not stopped their threats and we feel that the federal government should come in and ensure that the leadership of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore (MAKH) is arrested. Until that is done, we will not feel we matter in the scheme of things in the country.
“They (MAKH) have given us a new dimension to the whole crisis by saying the Benue valley belongs to them and they have even given press releases in that regard. These are not seen as mere threats. However, we will continue to call on our people to be law-abiding because we are committed to one Nigeria and peaceful living in the country.”
Ortom who restated the commitment of his administration to the unity of Nigeria said up till now, herdsmen are still living in the state which according to him, is an indication that the anti open grazing law enacted by the state and presently being implemented is not to witch-hunt anyone.
Earlier in his speech, the leader of the delegation, Alhaji Kashim Shettima while commiserating with the government and people of Benue over the attacks prayed that the current security challenges would soon become a thing of the past.
“We resolved that what affects a state affects all states. Our coming is on a sad note. We are here on behalf of the governors of 19 northern states and 24 APC states. We believe that the challenges being faced in Benue will soon become a thing of the past. We reaffirm our solidarity to all people of Benue State. We are one people and we are very much interested in the peace of Benue and we shall do whatever is in our power to ensure that peace.”
Other governors on the delegation are: Mallam Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna), Yahaya Bello (Kogi), Badaru Abubakar (Zamfara) and Simon Lalong (Plateau) as well as the deputy governor of Osun State, Mrs. Titilayo Laoye-Tomori.
Usman Muhammad
January 21, 2018 at 6:04 pm
Criminal governor
Kufre Jumbo
January 21, 2018 at 6:02 am
Get your PVC ready to vote a fulani herdsman out of Aso Rock come 2019.. Thats the only way we can save this country 50million votes from the youths..
Sant Emmy
January 20, 2018 at 10:47 pm
Will u arrest all emirs n Ur president? They will take over u lands fools .. north goat .. I value dog than u people ..
Uzochukwudimma Agubuike
January 20, 2018 at 10:43 pm
Enjoy your one zoo(Nigeria) benue people
Dikachikwuru Onuora
January 20, 2018 at 10:08 pm
good morning ( sir ) slave i remain.
Chekwube Nwufo
January 20, 2018 at 9:57 pm
and it is not going to happen. It is not yet late to join Biafra now.
Rodriguez Pence
January 20, 2018 at 8:13 pm
Then forget it
Chiebonam Onwurah
January 20, 2018 at 5:28 pm
Idiot
Chinonso Basil
January 20, 2018 at 5:15 pm
Storey
Festus Ikpibako
January 20, 2018 at 5:11 pm
Ortom is very correct in this one
Chuks Edwin
January 20, 2018 at 4:00 pm
Nonsensical! So when they arrest the leaders of myetii allah you will be satisfied? Then after they will them the same way they are releasing arrested bokoharam member what will you do then?
Chiedozie Ositadinma
January 20, 2018 at 3:20 pm
The last time I checked, our president was a patron of Miyetti Allah. Is he still a patron of that group?
Derick Ajiamigbezi
January 20, 2018 at 3:17 pm
Jega handwork
Chris John
January 20, 2018 at 2:32 pm
Maintain your stand on grazing law…….
Nwosu Emeka
January 20, 2018 at 2:04 pm
YES
Kafir Baraka
January 20, 2018 at 1:26 pm
Deadly demand… orthom
Donald Donadon
January 20, 2018 at 1:24 pm
Baron Roy wrote:
Logic ain’t so hard, peeps
The International community labelled the Fulani Herdsmen the 4th most deadly terrorist organization in the world. What did Nigeria do?
Nothing!
The Miyetti Allah is the parent body of the 4th most deadly terrorist group!
Miyetti Allah has very “prominent” people in their ranks!
Miyetti Allah helped sponsor the 2015 elections and won handily…Senators, Governors, etc were installed. Emirs, Generals, Elders, Federal, Appeal and Supreme Court Judges, SANS, etc became patrons and members of the Miyetti Allah.
Miyetti Allah runs the show in Nigeria. The 4th most deadly terrorist group runs the show in Nigeria and we complain about incessant killings? Seriously? SMH
With their new power, they demanded for:
Grazing Reserves
Cattle Colonies
Grazing Routes
Military Protection of Cattle Rearers
Cattle Grazing within military barracks
Aerial Protection (choppers) for Fulani Herdsmen
The rest of the Middle Belt & South rejected every demand…
…and Miyetti Allah is teaching them all a lesson; killing everyone in sight! And boasting about it on Channels TV and others. They go about as kings and lords, and threaten all to accede to their demands. They killed a senator in Plateau, killed a serving House of Assembly member in Taraba, killed a Reverend Father in Benue. Killing the villagers is a walk-in-the-park!
Arrests? How? Miyetti Allah ain’t the problem in their sights; the bloggers that protest the shenanigans are the actual terrorists! Only in Nigeria!
The Middle Belt and the South cower in utter terror…but are too powerless to do anything about anything. While they slumbered, Miyetti Allah occupied every facet of national life!
And no one has any power over them! It’s logical, ain’t it? Miyetti Allah kills, Miyetti Allah runs the country, and Miyetti Allah cannot arrest Miyetti Allah!!! Miyetti Allah Democratic Party is here…
The truth is what it is…whether you agree or not is immaterial…
Goodluck, you all.
Uche Chidiebere Joe
January 20, 2018 at 12:47 pm
I hope its to gather votes and disappoint them next term
Okezie Collins
January 20, 2018 at 12:46 pm
All hail biafra
Sabo Abdulrauf Sabo
January 20, 2018 at 12:34 pm
You are a stupid governor go and arrest them if you can mumu.
Gingo Lanni
January 20, 2018 at 4:43 pm
I pray he shouldn’t be arrested cos this betrayal stuff in apc govt is really bringing unity amongst us
Chinedu Nkemdirem Ugwuka
January 20, 2018 at 12:10 pm
Dont expect such from Buhari ,because he values his brothers above other Nigerian’s
Tobechukwu Johnson Ikeh
January 20, 2018 at 11:49 am
Your excellence there is no one Nigeria
Fatima Ibrahim
January 20, 2018 at 11:21 am
Oh Yes’They should come forward for identification nd comparism between The Leaders nd those in detention for Us to get a clear picture of where the disguised so-called Fulanis came from!
Arranged-Setup!
Ndubuisi Victor
January 20, 2018 at 10:57 am
Nkita awuas shabi e never reach one month wey u come dey praise buhari for second tenure before him begin dey massacre ur Tiv people? ?????
Okeychukwu Ezike
January 20, 2018 at 10:44 am
God is working for biafra now
Peter Chiabua
January 20, 2018 at 10:42 am
They must be arrested
Waziri Alhaji Zanna
January 20, 2018 at 10:42 am
If you have strong evidence they can arrest them..Before starting arrest meyetti Allah leaders investigation should start on u first because this crisis must has your hand…!!
Uzochukwudimma Agubuike
January 20, 2018 at 10:41 pm
Uncircumcised pig
OluwaFemi Olojede
January 20, 2018 at 10:37 am
Until you arrest Buhari and all his northern service chief before the problem can be solved, these evil men are in the power engine of the country presently and their working for their kinsmen the bokoharam who turned to Fulani herdsmen
Chizoba Kings
January 20, 2018 at 10:31 am
Anybody hoping in Nigeria is having a false hope.
Garba Rilwan
January 20, 2018 at 10:29 am
OR YOUR OWN AREST.YOU KNOW EVETYTHING ABOUT THE KILLINGS
Nkonye Chibu Ugwonu
January 20, 2018 at 10:29 am
Rather they only arrest those who condemned the killing
Celestine Ekene
January 20, 2018 at 10:20 am
Exactly but will it be possible whereas they’re controlling buhari.
Charles Osuigwe
January 20, 2018 at 10:14 am
Whom are you appealing to?
Ifeanyi Victor Iwuagwu
January 20, 2018 at 10:09 am
do u have hope in nizooria,if u do ur name is sorry.
Okerie Musa Ayo
January 20, 2018 at 10:09 am
Buhari will never arrest him because he was sent by buhari
Damian Chijioke
January 20, 2018 at 10:07 am
The arrest enough to end you wows, What of the arrested bokoharam terrorists are they still in prison or free? If they free them, then mayetti Alah leader shall also be released if eventually, he is diplomatically arrested and that your problem still remained the same, the only solution for Benue peoples is BIAFRA.
OluwaFemi Olojede
January 20, 2018 at 10:44 am
Bros they’ve released them again, they said that they’ve repented, how can somebody who didn’t embrace salvation will have a repented mind, they’ve empower them again to go about and be causing mayhem, I blame the youth of our country, until we all enter the street in serious protests before these evil people will stop every nonsense
Rony Mandy
January 20, 2018 at 9:58 am
This is ridiculous. They arrest IPOB security guys with stick branding them terrorist but left Fulani herdsmen with real gun on a killing rampage. Buhari height of hypocrisy is alarming. And God will definitely judge him
Ochu S. Onumoko
January 20, 2018 at 9:57 am
Ortom is a disgrace to his people. He can’t pay salaries and can’t also protect his people. May God punish all those that are fueling crisis to score political points.
It'z Marriss Kovnesky
January 20, 2018 at 9:35 am
not only them but also buhari and then hanged to death
Haruna Best
January 20, 2018 at 9:04 am
Orton need to be arrested for bring boko haram command to be Benue as state security to be killing Fulani.
Henry Okolo
January 20, 2018 at 9:04 am
You go old.
Oguzie Jude Ama
January 20, 2018 at 9:01 am
Nigeria is hopelessly irritating. Ortom, if you expect #herdsmen to arrest #herdsmen, then you need drugs!! Rise up and defend yourselves and stop this melodrama sir.
Chika Onu
January 20, 2018 at 8:59 am
Good morning Orton. It’s unfortunate that u had been dreaming all these while. Welcome to reality
Raphael Adefemi Atewogboye
January 20, 2018 at 8:58 am
Agree
Engr Abdulkadir Lawan
January 20, 2018 at 8:58 am
The Nigerian constitution didn’t warrant for arrest without evidence. PMB can’t arrest them, because they haven’t done anything.
Ifeanyichukwu Madunagu
January 20, 2018 at 8:47 am
Buhari can’t arrest his Fulani terrorist brothers never
Mathew Ike
January 20, 2018 at 8:42 am
Zoo call Nigeria
Martin Aghanya
January 20, 2018 at 8:41 am
Biafra loading…..
Ignatius Igidi
January 20, 2018 at 8:41 am
Arrest and his subsequent hanging.
Innocent Olowu
January 20, 2018 at 8:36 am
Now u have spoken
Dije Umma
January 20, 2018 at 8:35 am
Just arrest Fulani man? no any evidence that will warrant the arrest the governor can bring a single Fulani man that is found with weapons or attacking people