- Emir of Zazzau, Nuhu Bamalli, emphasized that the Fulani community is peaceful, urging pride in their culture and rejecting negative stereotypes
- Bamalli stated that true Fulani individuals carry sticks and cutlasses for livestock, not weapons, reinforcing the community’s commitment to peace
The Emir of Zazzau, Nuhu Bamalli, has stated that the Fulani community in Nigeria is known for being peaceful, not for criminal activities.
Speaking at a cultural event organized by the Fulani Development and Cultural Organisation (FUDECO) on Saturday, Bamalli emphasized that true Fulani individuals do not use AK47s to terrorize people. Instead, they are expected to carry a stick and a cutlass to tend to livestock.
He urged the Fulani people to continue being proud of their culture and values. “I am very proud to be a Fulani man,” Bamalli said. He noted that all his ancestors were Fulani, and he takes pride in his heritage, culture, and values.
Bamalli highlighted that the event’s purpose was to promote awareness about the true nature of the Fulani community.
He explained that people from across Nigeria, including Abuja and Lagos, Cameroon, and Mali, had gathered for the event. He expressed hope that the negative stereotypes associating Fulani with banditry would come to an end.
The Emir acknowledged that every tribe has bad elements but stressed that Fulani people should continue to uphold their core values, which are centered on peace and responsibility.
“A Fulani man is not expected to carry an AK47,” he reiterated. Instead, they are traditionally expected to carry a stick and cutlass to care for their animals.
He concluded by saying that the Fulani people are highly educated and enlightened, noting that he believes they are among the most educated groups in Nigeria.