{"id":157590,"date":"2025-04-03T15:16:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/uromi-killing-mbf-rejects-attempt-to-unleash-violence-on-southerners-in-north"},"modified":"2025-04-04T16:06:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T15:06:22","slug":"uromi-killing-mbf-rejects-attempt-to-unleash-violence-on-southerners-in-north","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/uromi-killing-mbf-rejects-attempt-to-unleash-violence-on-southerners-in-north","title":{"rendered":"Uromi killing: MBF rejects attempt to unleash violence on Southerners in North"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Middle-Belt Forum, MBF, of Nigeria, has condemned the inflammatory threats and unguarded statements from certain \u201cdisgruntled elements\u201d claiming to defend the interests of the Arewa North, following the unacceptable extrajudicial killing of 16 citizens in Uromi, Edo State, last week.<\/p>\n

In a statement signed by the Forum\u2019s spokesman, Luka Binniyat, in Kaduna, MBF noted that \u201dthese individuals, reportedly armed hunters, were travelling from Port-Harcourt to Kano when they met their untimely death in the hands of mobs, who accused them of being kidnappers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the MBF strongly condemns the unlawful killing of any Nigerian citizen, including the Uromi killings, we categorically reject any attempt to use this tragic incident as a pretext to unleash violence against Southerners residing in Northern Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n

The forum denounced threats against Southerners, warning that the unfortunate incident, will not be turned into a violent ground for cowardly attacks on innocent citizens, regardless of their creed or faith.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe MiddleBelt shall remain a safe haven for all law-abiding Nigerians, irrespective of their origin. We urge our youths and community leaders to remain vigilant and ensure that no person or group instigates violence against Southerners over the Uromi incident. Any such individuals or groups should be disarmed and handed over to the appropriate authorities.<\/p>\n

The statement assured all Southerners living in the Middle Belt that they have nothing to fear.<\/p>\n

\u201dOur region will continue to uphold peace, justice, and the right of every Nigerian to live, work, and pursue happiness without fear of persecution.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the avoidance of doubt, the Middle-Belt comprises Southern Kaduna, Southern Kebbi, Southern Bauchi, Adamawa, Gombe, and Taraba States, as well as the entire North Central geopolitical zone, including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we support the ongoing investigation to identify those responsible for the Uromi killings and take them to justice, we cannot ignore the stark reality that Middle-Belt communities have suffered relentless attacks from armed herdsmen, with no commensurate response from the government\u201d.<\/p>\n

It acknowledged recent improvements in security within most Middle-Belt areas, thousands of our people remain in captivity of bandits, and vast portions of our lands are still controlled by violent outlaws \u2013 primarily Fulani militants.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope that the swift response to the Uromi incident will set a precedent for a decisive crackdown on these criminals, the liberation of our abducted people, and the reclamation of occupied territories. Justice must be served across the board,\u201d the statement stressed.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Middle-Belt Forum, MBF, of Nigeria, has condemned the inflammatory threats and unguarded statements from certain \u201cdisgruntled elements\u201d claiming to defend the interests of the Arewa North, following the unacceptable extrajudicial killing of 16 citizens in Uromi, Edo State, last week. 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