Northern Elder Blames Government Failure, Says Fulani Not the First Kidnappers

A respected northern elder rejects claims that Fulani herders pioneered kidnapping in Nigeria. He argues that abductions have long affected multiple communities before ethnic labels even surfaced. The elder also criticises chronic government negligence, citing inadequate security deployments and social support in rural areas. He warns that without systemic reforms, kidnappers will continue to exploit these gaps nationwide.

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