SUNTV Global Channel | News Desk | May 27, 2026
Human rights lawyer and counsel to detained IPOB leader , Barrister , has accused Fulani leaders of remaining silent amid rising cases of kidnappings, killings, and violent attacks allegedly linked to criminal herdsmen operating across Southern Nigeria.
In an open letter released on Wednesday, Ejimakor said the continued silence of influential Fulani leaders over the activities of criminal elements among herders was deepening fear, anger, and distrust in many southern communities.
The lawyer questioned whether northern communities would tolerate similar attacks if armed criminals from other ethnic groups invaded their region under the guise of economic activities such as cattle herding.
According to him, insecurity linked to violent attacks and kidnappings has reached alarming levels in the South, with many residents increasingly demanding stronger condemnation and action from leaders across the country.
Ejimakor also criticised controversial Islamic cleric, , accusing him of allegedly making excuses for bandits and criminal groups associated with violent attacks in parts of Nigeria.
He called on Fulani leaders to publicly distance themselves from criminal activities allegedly carried out by rogue elements and openly condemn violence affecting communities nationwide.
The lawyer warned that continued silence could worsen ethnic tensions and deepen divisions across the country, stressing that public condemnation from respected leaders could help reduce suspicion and restore confidence among affected communities.
Nigeria has continued to battle widespread insecurity, including kidnappings, attacks on farming communities, and violent clashes involving armed herders and criminal gangs in several states.
In recent years, several communities across Southern Nigeria have repeatedly accused suspected armed herders and bandits of killings, abductions, and destruction of farmlands, leading to growing concerns over national security and calls for stronger government intervention.
