Why We Attacked Ortom

THE FUNAM STATEMENT

Our attention has been drawn to media reports today speculating about who attacked the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Orton.

Yes. Yes, we did. The Fulani Nationality Movement, (FUNAM) carried out the attack. We have genuine reasons. We acted on behalf of millions of Fulani people in 15 countries.

It is a case of vengeance against an infidel who has used his time and money, deployed in destroying the Fulani values and inheritance.

Our courageous fighters carried out this historic attack to send a great message to Ortom and his collaborators: Wherever you are, once you are against Fulani’s long-term interest, we shall get you down. This is a clear warning. We hope those who take us for granted will get the indisputable message.

Our intention is unequivocal: TO KILL HIM. That mission will one day be fulfilled and very soon too.

Eleven FUNAM operatives were involved in the attack. Ortom escaped today because of a slight technical communication error. Next time, he will not be lucky. We can assure him and his supporters

Ortom has been leading the campaign against Fulani interests in the North. We have our operatives in all Southern States. Each will face our sword soon

We warn collaborators working against Fulani people across Nigeria: WE SHALL GET YOU, irrespective of your hidden place.

Alhaji Abdullahi Bodejo is the leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a Fulani nationalist body focused on assuring the supremacy of his ethnic nationality in a Unitary Nigeria. Kautal Hore is blamed for ordering the massacres in Benue and Taraba states. The terrorist militia under his command is accused of attacking Governor Ortom’s convoy in an assassination attempt on March 20, 2021.

We state clearly; any state or individual that opposes RUGA will be confronted. Any State or individual that opposes ranching, we shall get you. Speak against ranching and RUGA even on the internet: Our Noiseless fighters shall find and fix you.

In the next few months, FUNAM will carry out attacks on strategic human and material assets of States and Non-State groups or individuals known for their anti-Fulani campaigns.

 We shall hunt you down in your houses, in your workplaces, in your car, in your streets. It is a matter of time.

Signed:

Umar Amir Shehu
March 20, 2021