Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has said armed Fulani herders who attack the state are Malians and not Nigerians.
Alia said the Hausa and Fulani these armed herders speak are distinct from what is obtainable in Nigeria.
Benue State has experienced series of attacks from armed herders which has led to the death of several people.
These armed herders had attacked local government areas like Otukpo, Ado, Logo, and others.
However, the governor said these attackers who wield AK-47s don’t look like the indigenous Fulanis in Nigeria.