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Herdsmen vs farmers: Police, DSS in peace moves
Following the tension brought about by the frosty relationship between Fulani herdsmen, and farmers in the south west part of the country, security agencies seem to have brokered a peace deal between both parties.
The tense relationship had created a security threat recently with the kidnap of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Chief Olu Falae, by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
Some Yoruba elders had threatened a showdown with the Fulani herdsmen, and even to secede from the Nigerian state.
It was gathered, that the Director of Department of State Security (DSS) in Osun State, Mr. Andrew Iorkay organised the peace meeting between the leadership of Afenifere and Miyetti Allah Cattle Rearers Association.
A source said the DSS boss did not want the situation to degenerate among the two groups in Osun State hence the peace meeting.
Former Attorney General of Osun State, Mr. Niyi Owolade was said to have represented the Afenifere while the Miyetti Allah team was led by its chairman, Salihu Ismael as well as its secretary, Aliyu Kamilu and Sarkin Hausasa, A. Ahmadu.
It was gathered that, during the meeting, the DSS boss stressed the need for the two groups to coexist peacefully.
Iorkay, the source said told the leadership of the two groups to prevail on their members to shun acts inimical to peace and security.
Read also: Fulani herdsmen: Yoruba draw battle line
The source said Iorkay warned that the DSS would not hesitate to deal decisively with anybody caught promoting violence.
Also, police authorities in Ondo State weekend initiated a peace meeting between the Fulani herdsmen and farmers in the state.
The move according to investigations was to ensure harmonious co-existence between them in the state.
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Mike Ogbodu met with the President and executive members of the Miyatti Allah and a security outfit in the state on how to resolve the crisis.
Ogbodu stressed the need for cordial relationship between the farmers and Fulani herdsmen in all parts of the state.
According to him; The visit by the leadership of Miyatti Allah would further enhance cordial relationship between the state Police command and the security outfit.”
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