Dave Umahi, the governor of Ebonyi State Governor has directed residents of the state to protect themselves against attacks from Fulani herdsmen.
Explaining that there had been reports of AK-47-wielding Fulani herdsmen in the state, the governor said that it was high time people rose up to defend themselves against external aggression.
Umahi who stated this during an enlarged security meeting on Thursday at the Ecumenical Centre, Abakaliki, said, “We note that there have been threats from herders with AK-47, sending text messages to Ebonyi State that they are coming to attack us.
“We have resolved as a people to confront anybody whether he is a herder or criminal, that will come into the state with any gun to kill or anyone that enters the state with the intention to commit assault.
“Protect yourself in all the nooks and crannies of the state; confront anybody that wants to kill our people. If the people want to kill with sticks, look for a stick; don’t look for security people to come, no sleeping day and night, protect yourself.”
