Delta state residents have been urged by their governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, not to kill rampaging Fulani herdsmen who invade their communities and wreak havoc on their farmlands, raping their women
According to reports, rather than taking laws into their hands, the governor wants the people of Delta to let the government handle the situation.
IGBERE TV notes that Okowa made his comments during a town hall meeting in Oghara, Delta.
He said: “You see, it is a very complex issue; it is a national issue and we have all been shouting about it even at the Governors Forum.
“It is not peculiar to Delta State. In fact, not long ago, a whole village was destroyed in Benue State.
“I do not believe the criminal elements among the herdsmen are being backed by certain military personnel, as being claimed in some quarters.
“However, I believe the federal government must make a direct policy statement.”
The governor made his comments in response to statements from Delta citizens during the town hall meeting, that the food scarcity being witnessed in the state was caused by the herdsmen.
