By Peter Duru
Makurdi – Former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd) has expressed fear that the unending killings in parts of the country was taking a religious dimension warning that if the authorities failed to stem the tide the the country could descend into a religious war.
The elder statesman who lamented over the security situation in the country particularly the killing of innocent unarmed villagers by armed herdsmen, which he said had continued unabated said he was disappointed at the manner the security situation in the country was being handled.
He spoke Saturday in Makurdi when he visited Governor Samuel Ortom to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the killings in the state.
Gen. Gowon said “I think security agencies should invite and question the leadership of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore who had earlier…
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