Why Fulani Herdsmen Carry AK-47 Automatic Guns- Bala Mohammed

The atrocities perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen in many parts of the country try continue to be a trending topic in the nation. It's now quite clear that these herdsmen are responsible for destroying many farms with their herd and are also involved in violent clashes that has led to loss of lives.



Speaking yesterday at the 2021 press week in Bauchi, Governor of Bauchi state, Mohammed Bala said herdsmen carry AK-47 automatic guns to protect themselves from cattle rustlers. He said this in response to the recent crisis involving herdsmen in Benue state that led to loss of lives.






Bala further faulted his colleague, the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom for not properly accomodating Fulani herdsmen in the area. In his own words, he said;


"But the person that is most wrong is the Governor of Benue State, my brother and my colleague, Governor (Samuel) Ortom; he started all these. If you don’t accommodate other tribes we are also accommodating your people in Bauchi and other places."

Bala Mohammed further pointed out that there are many Tiv people living and farming Bauchi state and the state government hasn't hindered them from carrying out their activities because it's their right.

The question now is whether it's constitutionally right for Herdsmen to carry AK-47 for self-defence?