In a statement jointly signed by Prof. Joseph T. Zume (USA),Engr. The group observed that if the government does not tackle the herdsmen problem, Nigeria could well be sitting on a time bomb with potential for a catastrophic regional humanitarian crisis. It pointed that the herdsmen situation is bound to result to a proliferation of arms among communities with dangerous and long term consequences. "As patriotic Nigerians, we feel a sense of duty to advise the Buhari government as a matter of national security, disarm the criminal herdsmen and their accomplices. "In the short term, deploy appropriate and adequate security personnel to affected communities with clear mandates to secure and protect the local communities.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 24, 2017 03:45 UTC