Steer clear of our territory, Yoruba youths warn herdsmen
Wed May 04, 2016 09:34:am National
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Following killings of innocent Nigerians by people suspected to be Fulani herdsmen in recent time, the National Coalition of Yoruba Youths and Students, has warned the assailants to stay away from the South-West, saying the youths will resist attempt to carry out any genocidal action in the zone.
The group blamed the Nigerian security for the senseless killings in Enugu, Benue and other states by these suspected herdsmen.
Speaking on Monday during a remembrance lecture organised in honour of Mrs Funmilayo Adunni Olayinka, the late Deputy Governor to former Governor Kayode Fayemi, its Coordinator, Comrade Sunday Asefon, insisted that the zone will use every means possible to repel the aggressors.
me sound a note of warning to these suspected Fulani herdsmen to be careful because any attempt to invade our land shall be repelled by the youths and students of this zone.
"We won't allow aggressors to oppress and suppress our collective will.
The presidency must rise to the occasion by letting its body language in discouraging this dastardly act be felt in every corner across the country.
"We will continue to embrace the change agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari and offer useful advise when necessary", he said.
Delivering a lecture entitled: Women Contributions to Democratic Development in Nigeria', a member of the seventh House of Representatives, Hon Bamidele Faparusi, canvassed for more leadership positions for women to facilitate gender equality in our system.
Faparusi, who was represented by the Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Ado Ekiti chapter, urged Buhari's government to comply with the 35 percent affirmative action to give women recognition and higher responsibilities.
The group blamed the Nigerian security for the senseless killings in Enugu, Benue and other states by these suspected herdsmen.
Speaking on Monday during a remembrance lecture organised in honour of Mrs Funmilayo Adunni Olayinka, the late Deputy Governor to former Governor Kayode Fayemi, its Coordinator, Comrade Sunday Asefon, insisted that the zone will use every means possible to repel the aggressors.
me sound a note of warning to these suspected Fulani herdsmen to be careful because any attempt to invade our land shall be repelled by the youths and students of this zone.
"We won't allow aggressors to oppress and suppress our collective will.
The presidency must rise to the occasion by letting its body language in discouraging this dastardly act be felt in every corner across the country.
"We will continue to embrace the change agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari and offer useful advise when necessary", he said.
Delivering a lecture entitled: Women Contributions to Democratic Development in Nigeria', a member of the seventh House of Representatives, Hon Bamidele Faparusi, canvassed for more leadership positions for women to facilitate gender equality in our system.
Faparusi, who was represented by the Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Ado Ekiti chapter, urged Buhari's government to comply with the 35 percent affirmative action to give women recognition and higher responsibilities.
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