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Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by mrnelson1994(m): 3:17pm On Jan 26, 2018
Channels Television

Updated January 26, 2018

...Says Benue Grazing Law Is Working, 16 Herdsmen Arraigned.

The Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has criticised the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali for comments allegedly made by him where he blamed the herdsmen killings in Benue on the implementation of the anti- grazing law 2017.


Ortom described it as rather unfortunate, adding that if an Honourable Minister could make such comments then there may be no end in sight and justice for victims of herdsmen attacks.

Dan-Ali was said to have made the comments at the end of a meeting of the National Security Council presided over by President Muhamamdu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He said the recent killings formed part of discussions at the meeting and that the proposed National Commission on Proliferation of Arms was one of the steps being taken by the Federal Government to tackle the violence.

In response, Governor Ortom said: “Well, it is unfortunate but I want to console myself that this thing is not coming from the Honourable Minister, but if it did, I will say that it is very unfortunate. The solution to the security challenges we have in this country is not in sight having those kind of people in power who are not able to give quality advice and to also proffer solutions to the security problems we have here.

“Take for instance, if you say it is because of the law that killings by herdsmen are going on in Benue, is there any law prohibiting open grazing in Adamawa State? Is there any law in Plateau State? Is there any law in Kaduna, Ondo, Bayelsa, Imo, Ebonyi, Delta or Edo States? In Edo state, cattle have taken over even schools,” the governor stated.

He made this known on Friday while also responding to comments by the Department of State Services which blamed the Islamic State for the genocide.

“The other day, a report came from DSS that the ISIS Terrorist Group Organisation is taking over and I also heard that the minister was quoted as saying we should accommodate foreigners; foreigners who come here illegally should be accommodated? So if a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is coming out to encourage our citizens to do illegal things, I now begin to see why they have given immunity that is the prerogative of the President and the Vice President, Governors and Deputy Governors to herdsmen who kill and even cattle”.

“Cattle in Nigeria have immunity more than human beings. This is unfortunate and I look forward that he will apologise to us and retract what he said because it is an insult on our collective leadership. It is wrong and let the minister know that,” he stated.

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Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by feeloscar(m): 4:06pm On Jan 26, 2018
Good one Gov Ortom,the Fura Minister must apologise.

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Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by nmanma1(f): 4:10pm On Jan 26, 2018
stupid minister

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Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by BUHARIISCURSED(m): 4:12pm On Jan 26, 2018
ortom now don get better sense unlike before. 2019 they restructure the brain

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Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by JONNYSPUTE(m): 4:13pm On Jan 26, 2018
If actually the minister said so,then he must be the most stupid and clueless of the entire ministers in this cabinet.

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Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by Nobody: 4:13pm On Jan 26, 2018
Buhari is a mistake that mustn't be repeated in 2019.

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Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by dangermouse(m): 4:32pm On Jan 26, 2018
Way to go...
Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by freeze001(f): 4:50pm On Jan 26, 2018
In this matter of life and death Ortom still wants to console himself that perchance it didn't come from the Minister, something he said on live TV! What is the meaning of that one?
It is good though that everyday d fulani idiots in power expose themselves. I hope the rest of the citizens who are sane will be able to drive those demons out and completely neutralise them.

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Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by Boleyndynasty2(f): 5:03pm On Jan 26, 2018
The funny thing here is the Fulani's don't care what you guys say or think, to them the killings are justified... Even the way the president is handling the ish, even Atiku who takes every little flop of the presidency to shine is silent on this issue should say alot
Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by EricBloodAxe: 5:03pm On Jan 26, 2018
Ortom zombiesm has been cured. Now he talks and walks like a normal human being.

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Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by vinnex: 5:34pm On Jan 26, 2018
The minister as only told Nigerians what the security council discussed. Nigerians should be aware that the Federal Government is fully in support of killings by herdsmen. No wonder the securities deployed are unable to protect innocent farmers in their own localities.
I call on all the SE,SS,SW,and middle belt states to all pass their own anti-open grazing law. We should all arm ourselves with weapons. After all farmers too work in the bush...

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Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by dodelight(m): 8:13pm On Jan 26, 2018
Wow! This heartbreaking issue has actually reset governor ortom's brain. He's no more thinking like Buhari's appendage
Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by BlakKluKluxKlan(m): 8:33pm On Jan 26, 2018
Most ministers in Buhari's government are not there by merit as they are brainless and clueless.

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Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by devindevin2000: 8:36pm On Jan 26, 2018
Ortom, Afonjas are coming for you.
Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by baralatie(m): 8:43pm On Jan 26, 2018
mrnelson1994:
Channels Television

Updated January 26, 2018

...Says Benue Grazing Law Is Working, 16 Herdsmen Arraigned.

The Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has criticised the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali for comments allegedly made by him where he blamed the herdsmen killings in Benue on the implementation of the anti- grazing law 2017.


Ortom described it as rather unfortunate, adding that if an Honourable Minister could make such comments then there may be no end in sight and justice for victims of herdsmen attacks.

Dan-Ali was said to have made the comments at the end of a meeting of the National Security Council presided over by President Muhamamdu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He said the recent killings formed part of discussions at the meeting and that the proposed National Commission on Proliferation of Arms was one of the steps being taken by the Federal Government to tackle the violence.

In response, Governor Ortom said: “Well, it is unfortunate but I want to console myself that this thing is not coming from the Honourable Minister, but if it did, I will say that it is very unfortunate. The solution to the security challenges we have in this country is not in sight having those kind of people in power who are not able to give quality advice and to also proffer solutions to the security problems we have here.

“Take for instance, if you say it is because of the law that killings by herdsmen are going on in Benue, is there any law prohibiting open grazing in Adamawa State? Is there any law in Plateau State? Is there any law in Kaduna, Ondo, Bayelsa, Imo, Ebonyi, Delta or Edo States? In Edo state, cattle have taken over even schools,” the governor stated.

He made this known on Friday while also responding to comments by the Department of State Services which blamed the Islamic State for the genocide.

“The other day, a report came from DSS that the ISIS Terrorist Group Organisation is taking over and I also heard that the minister was quoted as saying we should accommodate foreigners; foreigners who come here illegally should be accommodated? So if a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is coming out to encourage our citizens to do illegal things, I now begin to see why they have given immunity that is the prerogative of the President and the Vice President, Governors and Deputy Governors to herdsmen who kill and even cattle”.

“Cattle in Nigeria have immunity more than human beings. This is unfortunate and I look forward that he will apologise to us and retract what he said because it is an insult on our collective leadership. It is wrong and let the minister know that,” he stated.
Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by Afrojuju2017(m): 8:52pm On Jan 26, 2018
A damn insult to the collective rights and will of the people of Benue state if Dan Ali truly made such a statement.

I must confess Buhari shld never have ventured into politics because his legacy is forever destroyed by his incompetent and his inability to keep his dogs on a leash.

How can Buhari bẹ present and a ridiculous statement be made without him correcting such absurdity.

I like Buhari a lot and still believe in the change agenda because he is the only one who could have delivered us from the hands of the evil PDP government, but the man has messed up beyond what is expected.

He shldnt venture back in 2019 he has done his bit, much less than he was expected to do but he has done his part regardless
Re: Gov. Ortom Blasts Defence Minister Over Herdsmen Attacks. by CyberWolf: 8:53pm On Jan 26, 2018
These Middle Best people are the most docile human beings I've ever seen. I've had the opportunity to coke close to some of them and when I asked them what their view is regarding whats going, ... Chai I really SMH for the answers/reply I got. angry

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