The Deputy Chairman, Yoruba Unity Forum, Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu, has asked the people of the South-West to defend themselves with anything at their disposal to stop the incessant attacks by the Fulani herdsmen in the region.

Ladigbolu said this in an interview with journalists on Tuesday in Ile-Ife, Osun State, after his condolence visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at the monarch’s palace over the communal clash between Yoruba and Hausa in the town.

The retired cleric explained that self defence had become imperative since the government had abdicated its responsibilities to the citizens who were being oppressed and terrorised every day by the rampaging herdsmen.

While berating the silence of the Federal Government on the atrocities being committed by Fulani herdsmen, Ladigbolu argued that governors in the South-West were not doing enough to defend their people or to stop the herdsmen daily attacks.

Ladigbolu said, “I am not sure the South-West governors are doing enough and indeed, my own fears is that could this be a rehearsal of the ground design to invade Yorubaland using decoys? That is my personal fears.

“But all we can do at the moment is to ask our people to be vigilant and to defend themselves and protect their lives and property. That is about what we can do for now until we are sure that we have a government that will be fair to all and that will be just to all and that will not be partisan in dealing with issues that affect our communities.”

Speaking on the police investigation into the March 8 clash in Ile-Ife, Ladigbolu said the group was happy that the Osun State Government had set up a panel of inquiry to probe the matter.

Ladigbolu added that he believed that the panel would do a thorough job and come out with a report which would explain the issues surrounding the deadly clash.

He said governments and traditional rulers should call meetings of various ethnic nationalities in their domains to ensure constant dialogue so that the people would know the idiosyncrasies and peculiar things about one another.

The YUF leader had earlier, while addressing the Ooni, stated that vigilance was one of the lessons God wanted Yoruba people to learn from the clash against the Hausa people at the Sabo area of Ile-Ife.

Another leader of the YUF, Senator Femi Okurounmu, said despite the current problems confronting Nigeria, the nation would still be at peace and enjoy development later.

The Ooni called on Yoruba leaders to unite and work more for the development of the race.

He advised Yoruba people against allowing politics to divide them, saying they should unite irrespective of their political affiliations.

The Ooni noted that Yoruba people were unique in the whole world because of their religious tolerance, adding that Christians, Muslims and adherents of other religions coexisted without any fight in Yorubaland.

The Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Omowonuola Oyesosin, also said Yoruba people needed unity more than before.

He said other ethnic groups were envious of the Yoruba race, which could inform the attacks against them.

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The Deputy Chairman, Yoruba Unity Forum, Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu, has asked the people of the South-West to defend themselves with anything at their disposal to stop the incessant attacks by the Fulani herdsmen in the region.

Ladigbolu said this in an interview with journalists on Tuesday in Ile-Ife, Osun State, after his condolence visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at the monarch’s palace over the communal clash between Yoruba and Hausa in the town.

The retired cleric explained that self defence had become imperative since the government had abdicated its responsibilities to the citizens who were being oppressed and terrorised every day by the rampaging herdsmen.

While berating the silence of the Federal Government on the atrocities being committed by Fulani herdsmen, Ladigbolu argued that governors in the South-West were not doing enough to defend their people or to stop the herdsmen daily attacks.

Ladigbolu said, “I am not sure the South-West governors are doing enough and indeed, my own fears is that could this be a rehearsal of the ground design to invade Yorubaland using decoys? That is my personal fears.

“But all we can do at the moment is to ask our people to be vigilant and to defend themselves and protect their lives and property. That is about what we can do for now until we are sure that we have a government that will be fair to all and that will be just to all and that will not be partisan in dealing with issues that affect our communities.”

Speaking on the police investigation into the March 8 clash in Ile-Ife, Ladigbolu said the group was happy that the Osun State Government had set up a panel of inquiry to probe the matter.

Ladigbolu added that he believed that the panel would do a thorough job and come out with a report which would explain the issues surrounding the deadly clash.

He said governments and traditional rulers should call meetings of various ethnic nationalities in their domains to ensure constant dialogue so that the people would know the idiosyncrasies and peculiar things about one another.

The YUF leader had earlier, while addressing the Ooni, stated that vigilance was one of the lessons God wanted Yoruba people to learn from the clash against the Hausa people at the Sabo area of Ile-Ife.

Another leader of the YUF, Senator Femi Okurounmu, said despite the current problems confronting Nigeria, the nation would still be at peace and enjoy development later.

The Ooni called on Yoruba leaders to unite and work more for the development of the race.

He advised Yoruba people against allowing politics to divide them, saying they should unite irrespective of their political affiliations.

The Ooni noted that Yoruba people were unique in the whole world because of their religious tolerance, adding that Christians, Muslims and adherents of other religions coexisted without any fight in Yorubaland.

The Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Omowonuola Oyesosin, also said Yoruba people needed unity more than before.

[b][/b]He said other ethnic groups were envious of the Yoruba race, which could inform the attacks against them.

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The ooni said Hausas and Fulanis are envious of Yoruba's and that's why they attack them, HABA!

successmatters:


The ooni said Hausas and Fulanis are envious of Yoruba's and that's why they attack them, HABA!

No be lie na

successmatters:


The ooni said Hausas and Fulanis are envious of Yoruba's and that's why they attack them, HABA!

Your act of comprehension is very low, so Ooni has turned to The Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Omowonuola Oyesosin.
You need help ma'.

Now That Ethnic Leaders are speaking up and promoting self defence, let us see if they will also be rounded up and harangued by security men.
It beats me why non of the arms/ services of government have risen to the challenge of tackling these so called herdsmen leave a trail after their carnage but alas. It is a case of the more you look the less you see.
This is not a buhari matter but law enforcement officers. If it is to harrass citizens they are champions but basic policing is like rocket science

The retired cleric explained that self defence had become imperative since the government had abdicated its responsibilities to the citizens who were being oppressed and terrorised every day by the rampaging herdsmen.

This is the way to go !!!

Nigeria na jungle wia only the strong n smart. Survive..

Of course we shall

it's like telling a coward slave to revolt against his ruthless master

Progressive01 you know the result that it will lead to
something similar to Ile ife sorrowful tragedy

..

tigerclaws:
it's like telling a coward slave to revolt against his ruthless master

Progressive01 you know the result that it will lead to
something similar to Ile ife sorrowful tragedy

You are yet to defend yourself from the Fulani killing you in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra and other ibo states but poking fun at others. Ife people are not cowards like you descendants of the Abidjan tourist, ojukwu. You are slaves to all tribes, get used to your slavery. Bigot

ificatchmodeh:
Nigeria na jungle wia only the strong n smart. Survive..

You have switch to a new handle again. Rule 19

How can they defend themselves when they are cowards?....

Everyday that pass by, every tribe & region are saying that they are tied of the yoke the britsh layed on us all as one nation. Soon the yoke will soon be broken.

tigerclaws:
it's like telling a coward slave to revolt against his ruthless master

Progressive01 you know the result that it will lead to
something similar to Ile ife sorrowful tragedy

No be una suppose dey call person cowards.

I know you wish you could defend anambra the way Ile Ife people defended ile ife