Nigerians React To Shehu Garba's Comment That ''IPOB Members Are Terrorists, While Fulani Herdsmen Are A Mere Criminal Gang.''

Buhari's Senior special assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has drawn controversy over his comment on Channel TV that IPOB members are terrorists while Fulani herdsmen are a mere criminal gang.

Reacting to questions on why the Fulani herdsmen have not been tagged a terrorist organization despite the fact that they have killed hundreds of people and destroyed properties in some parts of the country, Mr. Garba said;

"This is because there is a difference between a criminal gang and terrorist activities. Yes the Fulani herdsmen are a criminal gang and are being dealt with in accordance to the laws of the country but IPOB like Boko Haram has a territory they have carved onto themselves as a sovereign state and have shown willingness to invade neighboring states. They have raised concerns in neighboring Kogi, Benue and also indicated interest in taking over Bayelsa and Rivers That is exactly what Boko Haram has done with the Flags and taxation systems This certainly is not acceptable to the laws of the country" he said

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