Why Fulani Herdsmen Burnt My Farmland – Falae

BY SEGUN ADEBAYO, ABUJA – Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae on Sunday night explained why suspected Fulani herdsmen burnt his farmland situated at Imafon, Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo state

Chief Falae said the arsonists cum terrorists attack has become an annual event by the herdsmen.

According to him; “They burnt the farm so that in the next few days, fresh grasses will spring up which their cattle will later feed on. This is what the Fulani herdsmen do every year. The oil palm plantation was affected as well as some parts of the yam and cassava plantations.

“As I speak to you, the farm is burning. I had to call the commissioner of police, Gbenga Adeyanju, who detailed the Akure Area Commander to go with my Personal Assistant and Farm Manager to the farm.”

The former SGF stressed that any attempt to recolonize the South-west through cattle colonies would be vehemently resisted, adding that this is not about politics but the future of the people.

He further warned; “We will resist any attempt to introduce any cattle colonies.”