Miyetti Allah Establishes 55-Member Legal Team To Address Alleged Injustices Against Herdsmen

The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a Fulani socio-cultural association, declared its determination to address the injustices faced by its members across the nation, emphasizing that such injustices must cease.

To achieve this, the organization has established a 55-member legal committee tasked with assessing and addressing cases involving its members nationwide, seeking legal remedies.

Additionally, two other committees focused on enlightenment and nomadic education were inaugurated to tackle education and social cohesion challenges.

This declaration was made during the association’s annual general meeting held in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa state.

The association highlighted the ongoing incarceration of Fulani cattle herders in the country, leading to the formation of the 55-member legal team to intervene on behalf of herdsmen currently serving unjust prison sentences.

Speaking at the AGM, the National President of the association, Alhaji Abdullahi Bodejo, emphasized that treating all Fulani herders as criminals is unjust and false. The legal team’s mandate is to provide legal assistance to unfairly treated herders who have been humiliated and imprisoned in their own country.

Bodejo urged herders to live harmoniously with other Nigerians to reduce accusations and arrests by security agencies. He also warned that the association would not assist those who incite trouble among fellow citizens and are subsequently arrested by security forces.

“We have many of our kinsmen unjustly imprisoned across the nation. They are arrested and jailed for simply herding their cattle in grazing areas. Others are detained merely because they are of Fulani ethnicity,” Bodejo stated.

He emphasized that the association does not promote violence and is committed to a united and peaceful Nigeria. Those involved in unjustified trouble will not receive legal support from the association.

Hajiya Aisha Bala Muhammed, the First Lady of Bauchi State and Matron of the Association, echoed these sentiments, stressing that crime involves individuals from all ethnic backgrounds and that Fulani herders should not be singled out.

She encouraged association members to prioritize educating their children and wards, as this can significantly reduce crime in society.

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, represented by Karu LGA Chairman James Thomas, expressed the state government’s continued support for the association in addressing matters affecting its members.