The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has said that the killings in Benue State resulted from communal dispute as he observed that the Fulani herdsmen involved in the killings are Nigerians and members of the community. Reports say over 50 persons were slaughtered by herdsmen in the latest attacks in Logo and Guma local government areas of Benue state. The IGP said: “Obviously it is communal crisis, herdsmen are part of the community. They are Nigerians and are part of the community. “The Nigerian herdsmen are very peace-loving and law abiding.’’The police boss blamed the crisis around the country on tribal differences noting: “Let’s use the example of Benue.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 05, 2018 17:48 UTC