Our people not involved in kidnapping, banditry in S-West – Council of Fulani Chiefs 

Distances self from criminals under investigation 

By Dapo Akinrefon 

The Council of Fulani Chiefs in South-West, on Sunday, declared that it does not condone nor support any form of criminality, including kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, or any activity that threatens the peace and security of the zone. 

The council, in a statement by its chairman, Alh Mohammed Bambado 11, also distanced itself from the arrest and investigation of certain individuals in connection with alleged kidnapping activities in Ogun State.

Bambado, who is also the the Sarkin Fulani of Lagos, said the Fulani community remains committed to peaceful coexistence and the continued development of the South-West.

He said: “The Council of Fulani Chiefs in South-West Nigeria has noted recent media reports regarding the arrest and investigation of certain individuals in connection with alleged kidnapping activities in Ogun State.

“As a law-abiding body representing Fulani traditional leaders across the South-West, we state unequivocally that the Council neither condones nor supports any form of criminality, including kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, or any activity that threatens the peace and security of our communities.

“The allegations under investigation concern specific individuals and should not be used to stigmatize the Fulani community or its traditional institutions. Criminal conduct is personal and remains the responsibility of those found culpable through due process of law.

“The Council supports the efforts of security agencies to investigate criminal activities and bring perpetrators to justice. We encourage all citizens, regardless of ethnic, religious, or social background, to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that enhances public safety.

“We urge the public and the media to avoid generalizations that may foster ethnic profiling, division, or mistrust among communities that have coexisted peacefully for decades.

“The Fulani community remains committed to peaceful coexistence, lawful economic activities, and the continued development of the South-West and Nigeria.

“We reaffirm our commitment to supporting lawful measures that promote peace, security, and unity across the region.”

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