CAN drags Fulani herdsmen to NHRC over Benue killings

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Benue state Chapter yesterday filed a complaint at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over alleged killings and wanton destruction of property by the Fulani herdsmen in Benue state.

Receiving the complaint in Abuja the Executive Secretary of NHRC, Prof. Bem Angwe said “it is sad that these killings and destruction of property have continued over time and a lot of people have lost their lives as a result of these numerous attacks”.

He promised that the Commission would carry out an impartial investigation into the matter and ensure that justice prevails. Prof. Angwe called on the federal and state governments to take proactive steps to restore the affected families and avert hunger as the farmers could no longer go to their farms for fear of attacks.

He added that the Commission condemned in strong terms various attacks between pastoralists and farmers and that it has put in place measures to protect rights of all people living in the country.