Herdsmen attacks: probe source of weapons-Sultan

The Sultan of Sokoto , Alhaji Saad Abubakar, has advised the Federal Government to probe the sources of weapons used by herdsmen accused of attacking Nigerian communities .
Abubakar’ s advice is contained in his Eid- el Fitr message delivered on Sunday in Sokoto.
“Real herdsmen do not carry guns; they only move with their cows and sticks .
“There could be bad eggs among the Fulani , but those carrying arms and perpetrating heinous killings are not herdsmen .
“Those carrying arms are criminals and should be treated as such.
“Government should probe the sources of these weapons and take appropriate action so as to minimise these attacks, ” he said .
Abubakar commended government ’ s measures aimed at combating insurgency in the north - east , and cautioned against complacency as the problem was not over.
The Sultan urged Nigerians to complement the efforts of the security agencies toward securing the country , pointing out that security was a collective responsibility .
He praised efforts by the federal and sokoto state governments to restore the lost glories of the educational and agricultural sectors, and called on Nigerians to support such efforts .
The Sultan urged Muslims to reflect on , and uphold the virtues of the Ramadan fast that included patience , perseverance and brotherliness .

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