The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Channels Television said: “There is a difference between a criminal activity and a terrorist activity. Yes, some Fulani herdsmen are a criminal gang and they are being dealt with according to the law.”

Garba Shehu, Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity

“But IPOB, like Boko Haram, has a territory they have carved out to themselves …as a sovereign state of its own…. They have shown the willingness to invade other neighbouring states. They have raised concerns in neighbouring Kogi and Benue states. They have said they are interested in taking over Bayelsa and Rivers. That is exactly what Boko Haram has done. This is not acceptable to the law of the country.”