A Fulani group, Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, has kicked against ECOWAS military intervention in the Niger Republic coup.
The group, in a statement issued by its National President, Hon. Khalil Mohd Bello stated that KACRAN is not in support of any economic sanction against the Niger Republic, according to Daily Post.
It said that the aftermath effect will be felt greatly in neighbouring countries including Nigeria.
“We are against any military intervention by ECOWAS or European countries for the reason that the said act would create more insecurity in Niger, Nigeria and other countries as this will lead to an unnecessary fight between the intervention troops and the Niger Republic army and the civilians who would be deluded by the military under the cover of nationalism to join the fight as volunteers,” he said.
He added that the use of military in the Niger Republic would also directly affect pastoral occupation in the entire Sahel region as herders cannot freely move in search of animal feeds and water points.
“The action would seriously lead to widespread terrorism as well as proliferation of small and light weapons in the fragile sub saharan countries,” Bello warned.
It further appealed to the West African countries to review their military threat against the Niger Republic and engage in a dialogue to resolve the political and military problems.
