Southern Kaduna Killings To Be Investigated

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has claimed that the violence in Southern Kaduna was a reprisal attack for the killing of Fulani herdsmen after the 2011 presidential election.

Senate president Abubakar Bukola Saraki confirmed this in a statement by his special assistant on new media Bamikole Omisore in Abuja on Tuesday, January 3.

The statement read in part: “The Nigerian Senate, upon resumption, will look into the crises that have led to the wanton loss of lives and property in the Southern part of Kaduna State, in recent times.”

The statement noted that Saraki revealed the Senate’s decision after a twitter user, Chimeze Okoro Ukoha had tweeted: “@Bukolasaraki About 800 Christians massacred in Kaduna and nobody is talking about that. VERY BAD.”

Saraki replied: “Once @NGRSenate resumes, this issue will be addressed to get a clearer picture of what the real situation is and find a lasting solution.”

Saraki added: "Every Nigerian life matters, and @ngrsenate will work to ensure that rule of law is always upheld as prescribed by Nigerian Constitution."

Omisore said in the statement that Saraki is in touch with Senators from that Kaduna state and is constantly getting updates on developments even though the Senate is on recess.

Violence erupted following the victory of Goodluck Jonathan in the 2011 presidential election leading to the death of many herdsmen and their cattle.