The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Kaduna State chapter, has called on the Kaduna State Government and military authorities to investigate alleged attacks on Fulani communities in Kauru Local Government Area.
In a statement signed by its state chairman, Alhaji Abdulhamid Musa Albarka, the association alleged that personnel of Operation Enduring Peace carried out operations on July 27 in Kidundum and Worfi communities, during which houses were burnt, families displaced and cattle seized.
MACBAN also alleged that on August 2, one Anas Idris was killed and another resident, Idris Yunusa, injured during an incident at Badurun Sama, while several cattle were killed or wounded.
The association claimed that 258 cattle recovered during the operations were being kept in the custody of the Ardo of Zango District, Alhaji Ayuba Haruna Yero, pending further directives. It urged the authorities to ensure the verified owners recovered their livestock through a transparent process.
MACBAN said it had submitted a report to Governor Uba Sani, seeking a thorough investigation, compensation for victims where necessary, the release of the cattle and the establishment of a fact-finding committee.
While stressing that it holds the Nigerian Armed Forces in high regard, the association urged the military high command to investigate the allegations and sanction any personnel found culpable.
It also appealed to its members to remain peaceful and cooperate with security agencies while investigations continue.