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Criminals terrorizing Southeast are Igbos not Fulanis - Soludo claims as Intersociety counters

ANAMBRA, NIGERIA, JUL 8 – Governor Charles Soludo counters claims blaming Fulani herdsmen, stating nearly all kidnappers arrested in Anambra State since he took office are Igbo criminals, according to his remarks.

  • During a Maryland town hall, Governor Charles Soludo claimed most Southeast kidnappings are by Igbo criminals, calling the widespread Fulani herdsmen narrative misleading.
  • In response to rising insecurity, Soludo asserts that 99.99% of kidnappers arrested in Anambra over three years are Igbo, challenging the widespread belief that Fulani herdsmen are responsible.
  • State arrest records show 99.99% of kidnappers in three years are Igbo youths, with Soludo stating that out of 100 criminals, nearly all are local Igbos.
  • Intersociety counters Soludo by asserting Fulani herdsmen are present in camps and forests in the zone, challenging the governor’s claim of exclusive Igbo involvement.
  • To promote development, Soludo urges the Anambra diaspora to invest and combat false narratives with facts, emphasizing shared responsibility for progress.
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Daily Post Nigeria broke the news in Nigeria on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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