The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused the federal government of insincerity over the probe and arrest of killings in the Southern part of Kaduna State.
Its President, Rev Supo Ayokunle, said it was unfortunate government has been unable to stop the massive killings in the area.
He spoke yesterday in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
Ayokunle said: “Till date, no Fulani herdsmen has been arrested for prosecuted.
“They are still with their guns and if government is sincere to put an end to all this incessant killings there, they ought to probe the procurement and supply of the weapons that the Fulani herdsmen are carrying about.
“The government is not sincere in bringing reprieve to the victims of the place. The Southern Kaduna rural areas are where the farmers stay but no adequate security has been provided for the farmers and this is rainy season.
“I believe somebody in position of power is behind the Fulani herdsmen and that is why they are being given preferential treatment.”
He noted nobody has monopoly of violence, warning if government does not bring the herdsmen to book, it should be prepared for war.
Ayokunle added: “These Fulani herdsmen are heartless. They also killed many people in Enugu and Benue States and government did not do anything.
“How will government defend the ammunitions the herdsmen are carrying about? There is hypocrisy and manipulation in this issue and cannot be great if all this continues.”
The CAN President said the body is praying for the quick recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari, urging Nigerians not to relent in praying for him also.
He admonished Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo to exercise authority with caution and the fear of God irrespective of religion or ethnicity.
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