We are taking issues of violence very seriously - President Buhari
- President Buhari says the federal government is working with vulnerable local communities and their leaders in efforts to end farmers and herders clashes
- He states that any Fulani man in possession of AK-47 should be charged to court
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his administration has increased the deployment of personnel and resources to check the acts of violence which has occurred in parts of the country this year.
Buhari made the statement in a tweet on Tuesday, March 6, when giving an update on his visit to Jalingo, Taraba state, where he met with traditional rulers, community leaders, and representatives of farmers and herdsmen.
The president who said he will be also visiting Benue, Yobe, Zamfara and Rivers, noted that in addition to law enforcement, the federal government was also working with vulnerable local communities and their leaders.
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Read some tweets from the president on the issue below:
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In a related news, Buhari has ordered that any Fulani man found in possession of AK-47 rifles should be taken to court.
Buhari gave the order on Monday, March 5, during his condolence visit to Taraba state over the recent clashes between farmers and herdsmen that has engulfed parts of the state.
Vanguard reports that the president tasked traditional rulers in the state to propagate peace in their domains to enable peaceful coexistence among their people.
Nigerian herdsmen vs Nigerian farmers on Legit.ng TV:
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