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The gruesome killing of over 40 people at Nimbo in Uzo- Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State yesterday (Monday, April 25) has continued to evoke solidarity messages around the country, with Nigerians condemning the act.
However, some of the anger directed at the murderous Fulani herdsmen have been diverted to the presidency, which has surprisingly kept mute on the incident.
About seven villages in Nimbo (Nimbo Ngwoko, Ugwuijoro, Ekwuru, Ebor, Enugu Nimbo, Umuome and Ugwuachara) were among the areas attacked, with up to ten residential houses and a church, Christ Holy Church International, aka Odozi Obodo, razed. Vehicles and motorcycles were also destroyed and domestic animals were not spared.
Angry Nigerians have taken to social media, to condemn the act, as well as demand immediate action of the presidency.
Read reactions below.
For @Mbuhari , charity begins abroad. He was quick to condemn the Belgium massacre but says nothing about his #fulaniherdsmen ‘s atrocities!
— Newton Ikire (@NewtonIkire) April 26, 2016
One of the reason @NGRPresident is silent on the #FulaniHerdsmen Just like his “Misguided Brothers” they are family. His hands are tied.
— Brother Ugo (@AustinYugo) April 25, 2016
I don’t expect @NGRPresident to offend his #Fulanibrothers and deal with the #FulaniHerdsmen
Cows are more important than Human Lives.— Brother Ugo (@AustinYugo) April 25, 2016
Sadly GMB will not attend to the issue of #FulaniHerdsmen
Oga cannot go to war with his brothers.
— Brother Ugo (@AustinYugo) April 25, 2016
Dear @NGRPresident, If you say vandals will receive the same treatment like BH; do well also to threat #FulaniHerdsmen with ISIS treatment
— Ndu Bernard Nze (@Benzeal4u) April 15, 2016
@NGRPresident
The people need to know where u stand, remember 4 every silent second animosity blossoms along ethnic lines
#fulaniherdsmen— Alabi Adeyemi (@MRoseConsult) April 26, 2016
@obyezeks @Mabuhari his silence is scary? Does it mean consent? Acceptance? Inability to denounce? #fulaniherdsmen https://t.co/Eegs62pO6v
— Oluwafemi (@femo520) April 26, 2016
@NGRPresident
Silent means consent #fulaniherdsmen— Alabi Adeyemi (@MRoseConsult) April 26, 2016
#fulaniherdsmen are at it again. Butchering innocent people in Enugu State. D silence of the presidency is deafening.#Tetanúnaurá
— Ife (@DiplomaticIfe) April 26, 2016
Dear Buhari
1. Nothing embolden crime like silence.
2. Ur silence has encouraged #fulaniherdsmen, not the victims.
Stop this carnage now!
— AmanamHillary Udofia (@amanamhillary) April 26, 2016
And no we don’t want you commiserating with d affected families, we want an action that will end this madness! #fulaniherdsmen
— Nonyé Ijeoma (@Pulchritud0) April 26, 2016
Dear Buhari, I know #fulaniherdsmen constituted d huge vote u got in ur region but that’s no excuse 2b silent on d killing.Call ’em to order
— Nonyé Ijeoma (@Pulchritud0) April 26, 2016
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