The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has berated the United States of America (USA) over a move to impose sanctions on the group over alleged violations of religious freedom in Nigeria.
Naijaonpoint reports that the US House of Representatives called on the Departments of State and Treasury to impose targeted sanctions on some Nigerian organisations, including Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore.
Speaking to Daily Post on the development, a state leader of Miyetti Allah, Bakoji Adamu, stated that it would be unfair to hold an entire organisation responsible for the actions of a few members.
He urged the United States not to act on half-truths or incomplete investigations.
He said, “It is dangerous to take such measures without proper investigation. If an individual breaks the law, that person should be investigated and punished, not the whole group.”
He added that blanket sanctions could create tension and misunderstanding within the Fulani community and worsen insecurity.
Sanctions could worsen crises, warns Bakoji
Bakoji, a retired army captain, said foreign governments should always work with Nigeria on security matters rather than taking unilateral actions.
“If countries like America impose sanctions on groups without concrete evidence, it will make people believe that the Fulani ethnic group is being targeted,” he said.
He warned that such actions could increase tensions in areas already struggling with farmer-herder conflicts.
According to Bakoji, Miyetti Allah’s mission is to promote peace and modern livestock practices among its members, not to fuel violence.
“These organisations were created to build peace and understanding between farmers and herders.
“Our leaders work daily to ensure members are law-abiding and embrace better ways of livestock management,” he said.
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