desist from dragging it into any propaganda.
It denied allegations that soldiers killed 17 cattle
rearers in Southern Kaduna.
Chairman of the Kaduna State Chapter of the
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of
Nigeria (MACBAN), Haruna Usman, had alleged
that the attack happened in Daile Alkariyo
village in Jama’a local government area of
Kaduna State on Monday.
Usman claimed many herdsmen sustained
injuries and some were arrested, while 47
houses were destroyed by the soldiers.
“A farmer was attacked in the community and
they invited soldiers to settle the situation,” he
told reporters on Tuesday.
“When the security personnel arrived, they
started to kill our people. As I speak to you now,
about 17 of our members have been killed and
47 houses burnt.
“The military men burnt their homes and killed
them. In fact one old man, almost 75 years old,
was shot on the leg, he has only one leg, but
they shot the other leg”, he alleged.
But the army spokesman, Brigadier General
Kukasheka Usman, said the allegations were
untrue.
“The allegation is most unfortunate and it is not
true. It is most uncharitable and irresponsible of
anyone to say so.
“Our soldiers have been selfless, professional
and impartial in the discharge of their duties.
The extent of our sacrifice and determination to
bring peace and security is unquestionable.
“They should not in any way drag us into their
propaganda. The unfortunate incident would be
investigated and the whole world will know the
truth”, he said.
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