Fulani youths in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have voiced their discontent over the continued detention of Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Bodejo, the president of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, by authorities.
The detention is reportedly linked to Bodejoโs involvement in the establishment of the Nomad Vigilante Group, a quasi security outfit.
During a meeting held in Uke and chaired by Shuaibu Abubakar, the youths expressed a sense of betrayal, citing Bodejoโs contributions to the electoral success of President Bola Tinubu and other candidates in the 2023 general elections.
They called on President Tinubu to intervene and secure Bodejoโs release, stating his positive intentions for Nigeria.
Abubakar stated, โ We appeal to President Tinubu to intervene on the matter and ensure the release of Bodejo from detention.
โOur Leader means well and has good intentions for Nigeriaโ.
While supporting the creation of the Nomad Vigilante Group as a move to enhance the countryโs security framework and promote lasting prosperity, the Fulani youths urged all levels of government to embrace the initiative to safeguard lives and property.
Shuaibu Abubakar, the meetingโs convener, stated the peaceful nature of the Fulani people, suggesting that without their restraint, protests might have erupted across major cities in the country.
โWe therefore appealed to the government at all levels to key into the initiative in order to guarantee the security of lives and property in the country.
โif not for the peaceful disposition of the Fulani people, major cities across the country would have been filled up with protestersโ. Abubakar added.
The Nomad Vigilante Group was inaugurated on January 17 in Lafia, Nasarawa Stateโs capital, with representatives from security agencies and key stakeholders present during the inauguration.