• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Monday, July 28, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

‘Call It What It Is — Genocide’, Ex-Minister Dalung Blasts Federal Gov’t Over Plateau Killings

by Nafisat Abdulrahman
4 months ago
in News
Barr. Solomon Dalung

Barr. Solomon Dalung

Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

A former Minister of Youth and Sports under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung, has said that the recent killings in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State should not be described as farmer-herder clashes but rather as acts of terrorism and genocide

Advertisement

Speaking on ‘The Morning Show’, a breakfast programme on Arise News TV on Monday, monitored by our correspondent, Dalung argued that mislabelling violent attacks as ethnic or communal conflicts downplays the scale and intent behind them.

He said misrepresenting the violence in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) as communal clashes undermines the severity of the crisis and shields the real perpetrators.

“One major issue on the Plateau is mislabelling criminals based on ethnic identities or community relations,” Dalung said. “The violence here isn’t a farmer-herder conflict; it’s terrorism. These groups have an enclave similar to those in the Northeast, where they steal cattle, seize land and establish a parallel government in the bush.”

His comments came in response to a recent wave of attacks in parts of Plateau State.

RELATED

130 Policemen, Guards Killed Fighting Banditry In Katsina

130 Policemen, Guards Killed Fighting Banditry In Katsina

3 hours ago
Nigerians Groan As SIM Registration, Swap Halted Over NIMC System Migration

NIMC Cautions Against Selling, Sharing Personal, NIN Data To Fraudsters

3 hours ago

According to the Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC), suspected bandits killed over 10 people on Wednesday night. By Saturday, the death toll had risen to 52. The latest massacre occurred barely a week after another attack in a neighbouring community.

“There is nothing like herder-farmer clashes on the Plateau,” Dalung emphasized. “These are terrorists. They have enclaves. They grab land, wrestle cattle, and displace natives. In the bush, there is a government, and these places are known.”

Dalung criticised the federal government’s handling of the crisis, calling the recent establishment of a Ministry of Livestock an ineffective distraction.

“Let us not be hiding about the Ministry of Livestock. Ministry of Livestock cannot even do anything about this problem,” he said.

“If you sum up this, you will come back to this issue of lack of political will. If the political will to deal with the situation is there, these people will be given their rightful designation. They are terrorists.”

He further debunked excuses given by security operatives over poor accessibility to affected communities.

“The security said, well, we couldn’t do anything because there are no access roads. I couldn’t fathom that because in a technologically-driven economy like ours, would the issue be that of access roads? What happened to drones, cameras, and other sophisticated gadgets of intelligence gathering?”

Dalung warned that continued failure to label the crisis accurately would embolden the perpetrators and leave vulnerable communities unprotected.

“If we must be very honest in dealing with the Plateau situation, first, we will have to stop pretending that it is herder-farmers’ clashes. Not at all. It is terrorism. It is genocidal because it has met the international definition of genocide,” he said.

“When a group of people attack another group with the intention of wiping them off the face of the earth, it is genocide. When you employ a policy of starvation to wipe a community or a group of people, it’s genocide.”

Dalung urged the federal government to stop attaching ethnic labels to the attackers, insisting that doing so obscures their criminality.

“Yes, predominantly, they belong to an ethnic nationality. But I don’t see them as operating in the overall interest of that particular ethnic nationality. Rather, they are criminals. And so if we do not treat them as criminals, we will miss the point.”

He concluded with a jab at repeated assurances by government officials that they are “on top of the situation.”

“We’ll continue to hold visits to Plateau State by government officials, and they will be on top of the situation, while the criminals are truly on top of the situation.”


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel




Tags: GenocidePlateau killingsSolomon Dalung
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Northern Senators Condemn Plateau Killings

Next Post

Tragedy As 4 Gospel Singers Die In Ogun Auto Crash

Nafisat Abdulrahman

Nafisat Abdulrahman

I am a dedicated reporter at Leadership Newspaper, where I bring a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling to a diverse range of topics, including business, sports, politics, and international affairs. My work aims to provide readers with accurate, timely, and engaging reports that break down the complexities of current events. From covering high-profile political shifts and court cases to exploring the latest in economic developments and sporting events, I strive to offer insightful and comprehensive coverage. My stories include in-depth analyses of economic trends, detailed political reports, and human interest pieces that highlight significant global and local events. I am committed to delivering news that informs and fosters a deeper understanding of the issues shaping our world. My goal is to engage readers with well-researched and thought-provoking content

You May Like

130 Policemen, Guards Killed Fighting Banditry In Katsina
News

130 Policemen, Guards Killed Fighting Banditry In Katsina

2025/07/27
Nigerians Groan As SIM Registration, Swap Halted Over NIMC System Migration
Business

NIMC Cautions Against Selling, Sharing Personal, NIN Data To Fraudsters

2025/07/27
Sultan Commissions Katampe Jumu’at Mosque Friday
News

Middle Belt Forum Rejects Permanent Co-Chair For Sultan In Traditional Rulers’ Council

2025/07/27
Eterna Plc Reports Strong FY 2024 Performance
Business

Eterna Plc Reports Strong FY 2024 Performance

2025/07/27
Iyere Lauds Olawande As ‘Best Youth Minister’, Hails His Commitment To Empowerments
News

Iyere Lauds Olawande As ‘Best Youth Minister’, Hails His Commitment To Empowerments

2025/07/27
Kidnappers Of Akwa Ibom School Principal Demand N50m Ransom
News

Residents Jubilate Over Killing Of 3 Notorious Bandits In Sokoto

2025/07/27
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

130 Policemen, Guards Killed Fighting Banditry In Katsina

NIMC Cautions Against Selling, Sharing Personal, NIN Data To Fraudsters

Middle Belt Forum Rejects Permanent Co-Chair For Sultan In Traditional Rulers’ Council

₦200trn Debt: ADC Demands Nigeria’s Loans Audit Of Last 10 Years

Eterna Plc Reports Strong FY 2024 Performance

Mission X: NFF Plans Motorcade Welcome For Super Falcons In Abuja

Iyere Lauds Olawande As ‘Best Youth Minister’, Hails His Commitment To Empowerments

Residents Jubilate Over Killing Of 3 Notorious Bandits In Sokoto

WAFCON: ‘You’ve Made Us Proud’, Jonathan Celebrates Super Falcons

Gov Sani Donates Vehicles To Federal Varsity Kachia

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.