The National Deputy Director OF Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria Mr Gidado Siddiki, in a statement issued by MACBAN on Sunday commended the Enugu State government for its peaceful intervention in the attack on herders in the state.
The statement reads;“We sincerely acknowledge the steadfastness of the state government and security agencies in protecting lives and property across the state.
“We also note with appreciation the assurance given by the government that the perpetrators of these heinous attacks will be brought to book and made to face justice.
“Nevertheless, we respectfully urge for even greater efforts to prevent further recurrence of such attacks against our members.
“Our hope remains that through continued collaboration, peace, security, and justice will prevail for all residents in the state,” he said.
Siddiki sympathising with the bereaved family stated that MACBAN does not hold the government accountable, and added that the body was mindful and appreciative of the government and security agencies’ efforts towards them.
“We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families of the victims. Their loss is our collective loss, and we stand with them in this difficult time.
“It is important to emphasise that we are not blaming the government, as we recognise that no administration desires unrest during its tenure.
“However, we have a duty to report our ordeals and losses to the government, being the institution we rely upon to address and put an end to such acts against our members,” he said.
“Notably, the recent incident occurred deep inside the forest, and without their intervention, we would not have been able to recover the corpses for burial in accordance with Islamic rites,” he added.
