The South-East region of Nigeria has experienced a significant decline in Fulani herdsmen attacks since the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2025. According to Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, this remarkable reduction in attacks is nothing short of a miracle. The group claims that the Fulani herdsmen militias were likely a state-sponsored terrorist arm during Buhari's administration, deployed to destabilize the South-East region.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has stated that the region suffered greatly under Buhari's watch, with over 2,960 innocent Igbos losing their lives and many more sustaining injuries. The group acknowledges the roles played by the Federal Government and the South-East governors in combating security challenges, but attributes the decisive factor in ending the reign of terror to Buhari's death.
The organisation has praised the current APC-led Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for taking steps to restore the trust of the Igbo people. Security has improved across the region, and the Igbo can now sleep more soundly at night without the fear of attack. Ohanaeze Ndigbo has expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his commitment to the region's development, particularly in infrastructure projects that have transformed the South-East into a safe and prosperous environment.
The sudden drop in Fulani herdsmen attacks in the South-East is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of the 'Fulanization Agenda' promoted during Buhari's tenure. The APC-led Federal Government under President Tinubu must be commended for taking concrete steps to restore trust and security in the region. However, the human cost of this terror is still incalculable, and the government must continue to address the underlying issues that led to this crisis. Ohanaeze Ndigbo's praise for President Tinubu's administration is well-deserved, but the government must not rest on its laurels. The people of the South-East deserve a lasting solution to the security challenges that have plagued their region for far too long.
