The President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Badejo, has denied allegations linking the association to banditry, terrorism or foreign interests, declaring that the group operates strictly within Nigeria and promotes peaceful coexistence.
Badejo, in a video sighted on Saturday, maintained that neither he nor the organisation he heads has any connection with criminal activities, stressing that Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore was established to protect the interests and lineage of Fulani people across the country.
He said, “The organisation is based in Nigeria, not abroad, and everyone in Nigeria knows that many Fulani organisations are formed to protect the lineage of the Fulani people, not to fight or bring issues of conflict into society.”
The Miyetti Allah leader dismissed insinuations that the association supports banditry, describing such claims as unfounded and politically motivated.
“The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore that I’m heading — everyone knows we are not bandits and the organisation is not supporting banditry,” he stated.
Badejo further explained that the core mandate of the group is to enlighten Fulani communities and foster harmonious relationships with other ethnic groups.
“Our aim is to enlighten the Fulanis and teach them how to live in peace with one another and with other tribes and ethnicities,” he said.
He personally refuted allegations portraying him as a criminal, challenging accusers to provide evidence.
“Myself, the head of this organisation, I’m not a bandit. These are all propaganda. Our organisation is not into banditry, and whoever thinks we are should come out and tell the world how,” he added.
Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore is a socio-cultural association formed to represent Fulani herders and advocate for their interests, particularly on issues relating to land use, grazing rights and conflict resolution. The group has chapters across several states of the federation.
In recent years, the organisation has come under intense public scrutiny amid escalating herder-farmer clashes and rising insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria.
Some reports have linked suspected Fulani herders to banditry and other violent crimes, triggering national debate and heightened tensions.
Badejo’s clarification comes against the backdrop of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to address insecurity and promote peace in communities affected by herder-farmer conflicts, where Miyetti Allah is often identified as a key stakeholder.
He reiterated that the association remains committed to peaceful coexistence, community education and lawful advocacy within Nigeria.
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