The Kaduna State chapter of the Miyetti‑Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has demanded an investigation into the killing of four Fulani pastoralists in the Tanda community of Jema’a Local Government Area. According to the association’s chairman, Abdulhamid Musa‑Albarka, the four herders—Suleiman Idris, Yusuf Abdullahi, Hamidu Dauda and Ibrahim Hassan—were ambushed by armed militias on 28 September while trying to use a blocked cattle route. Suleiman Idris was killed and the other three sustained serious injuries. Their cattle were also scattered, leaving their families without a means of sustenance. MACBAN described the attack as a “deliberate, premeditated assault” on innocent citizens.
The chairman accused certain military personnel and the chairman of Jema’a Local Government Council, Peter Tanko‑Dogara, of complicity in the killings. He alleged that Dogara interfered with police investigations, hindering efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice. Although the divisional police officer in Kafanchan attempted to arrest suspects, Albarka claimed Dogara’s interference compromised the process.
MACBAN also faulted some operatives of Operation Safe Haven for negligence and dereliction of duty, citing their failure to deploy troops despite intelligence reports of possible attacks on Fulani settlements. The association appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Council to ensure that security operations are not influenced by ethnic or personal affiliations. Additionally, Albarka urged Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani to sanction the council over alleged bias and interference in the police investigation.
The incident has heightened concerns about the safety of Fulani herders in Southern Kaduna and underscored the need for impartial security operations. MACBAN’s call for an investigation highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of violence and ensuring justice for all citizens, regardless of ethnic background.
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