By Emeka Mamah
Enugu—Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has faulted reports that the Federal Government has offered Miyetyi Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, the umbrella association of herdsmen, N100 billon to end killings and kidnapping of Nigerians.
Government ministers have allegedly held meetings with Macban in Kebbi State where herdmen were offered N100 billion ($276m) to call off their ongoing murderous rampage.
Interior Minister, Abdulrahman Dambazau led the Federal Government delegation to the talks in Birnin-Kebbi, which lasted for over five hours.
Apparently, Macban asked for N160 billion but after intense negotiations, both sides settled for N100 billion.
General Dambazau said: “The gathering is part of steps we have taken to tackle insecurity and clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the country.
“You should not forget the fact that we have extended the meeting as a regional…
