In a recent press statement, the ‘Yoruba Regional Alliance’ of self-determination has advised the Federal Government of Nigeria to take measures to prevent anarchy in Yorubaland.
The group expresses concern over the activities of Fulani herdsmen and other criminal elements from the North who are endangering lives and properties in the region.
The Yoruba group also said Nomad Vigilante Group launched by Fulani group called Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore will not be allowed to operate in any part of Yorubaland.
Recall that Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore launched a 1,144 man Nomad Vigilante Group to address various security challenges, including banditry, kidnapping, and cattle rustling, in Nasarawa State.
Yoruba Regional Alliance, a self determination groups of Yoruba indigenes across the world on Wednesday said the Nomad Vigilante Group launched by Fulani group called Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore will not be allowed to operate in any part of Yorubaland.
Recall that Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore launched a 1,144 man Nomad Vigilante Group to address various security challenges, including banditry, kidnapping, and cattle rustling, in Nasarawa State.
The Yoruba group highlights the fact that Yorubaland seems to be the target of Nigeria’s jihadists, ethnic jingoists, and bandits. They criticize the lack of accountability and justice for the perpetrators of the atrocities in Igangan and Owo, stating that they seem to be above the law or protected by law enforcement agencies.
The group emphasizes that any ethnic group in Nigeria is free to train and deploy vigilantes to protect their lives and properties as long as they operate within their recognized community borders, states, or homelands without posing a threat to their neighbors. However, if members of these vigilante groups are deployed to any part of Yorubaland, they will be treated as an alien, invading force.
The Yoruba group also addresses the issue of livestock security, advising those interested in the security of their livestock to buy a piece of land and build ranches within defined spaces. They warn that any attempt to deploy these vigilante groups to Yorubaland will lead to predictable anarchy and will not be accepted.
The group references historical events such as the “Operation Wetie” in the 1960s and the “June 12” crisis in the 1990s as cautionary examples of what can happen when tensions escalate in Yorubaland.
Overall, the Yoruba Regional Alliance is urging the Federal Government to take swift action to address the security concerns in Yorubaland, particularly regarding the activities of Fulani herdsmen and other criminal elements. They emphasize the need for accountability, justice, and the protection of lives and properties in the region to prevent the escalation of anarchy.
