CAN Tasks Buhari to Tackle Herdsmen Crisis like Boko Haram

CAN Tasks Buhari to Tackle Herdsmen Crisis like Boko Haram 

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State chapter has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to give attention to the issue of Fulani herdsmen terroristing farmers across the country the same way he did to Boko Haram terrorists. 

Addressing journalists in Jalingo on Sunday on his expectations for the new year, the state Chairman of CAN, Red. Ben Uber said tackling the issue would enable farmers to heed the president's call to go back to farm. 

Decrying the recent killings of farmers in some parts of Taraba and Kaduna States, Rev Ubeh, who is also the General Overseer of Christ Glorious Army Church said the problem of herdsmen and farmers across the country deserves urgent and decisive action from the Federal Government. 

" I call on the federal government to tackle the issue of herdsmen and farmers across the country. Just few days ago, herdsmen attacked a village in Ardo Kola local government area of Taraba and destroyed the whole village. The same way  Sabon-gida Takai and Dan-Anacha villages in  Gassol Local Government Area of the state also came under attack by herdsmen some days before Christmas killing scores of people, while thousands were displaced"

The clergyman equally lamented the ongoing killings in Kaduna by herdsmen despite the 24 hour curfew imposed on the area but expressed optimism that the country will come out of it stronger.

The CAN chairman however commended President Buhari for the successes recorded in the fight against insurgency in the North Eastern part of the country saying the president has demonstrated his capacity to address security issues in the country. 

Rev Ubeh however called on security agents in the country to enhance collaboration among themselves so as to defeat insurgency in any part of the country.

"We have to thank God for what the Federal Government has achieved in the fight against insurgency in 2016. I call on security agents to collaborate to be able to tackle all forms of terrorism in the country, especially the problem of herdsmen and farmers across the country"

Speaking on the economic hardships currently being faced by Nigerians, the clergy man expressed hope that the nation would come out stronger.

While wishing  the people Taraba and Nigeria a happy new year, Rev Ubeh appealed to Gov Darius Ishaku  to expedite action in the payment of local government and teacher’s salaries and pension to make life better for the masses.  

“We are proud of the achievements of the governor, especially in the payment of state government workers but he should do more in the new year in terms of payment of local government and teachers' salaries", he stated.