Fayose said this when he paid a visit to the Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has said that the Federal Government is treating Fulani herdsmen as sacred cows.
He said “Those who committed less offence like hate speech are made to face the wrath of the law while those unleashing mayhem on others are treated as sacred cows.”
Fayose said this when he paid a visit to the Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
The Governor also called on the Buhari-led administration stop ruling Nigeria with double standards.
According to Punch, Fayose described the killings in Benue state as ethnic cleansing.
He also said “This nation belongs to our forefathers and they bequeathed it to us and we should not allow anyone to chase others away, this country belongs to all of us.
“I went to the graveside today and I was moved to tears. How can people be slaughtered like cows? There is no terrorism more than what has happened in Benue.
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“I charge the Federal Government to stop ruling Nigeria with double standard. Killing innocent souls, sacking their communities is nothing but terrorism.”
Buhari is shielding the herdsmen
Governor Ayo Fayose had earlier accused President Buhari of protecting the interests of herdsmen.
The Governor also called on Mr. President to take military action against the group.
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