Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom says he has evidence that Fulani people are bent on taking over entire Nigeria.
The governor, who spoke with BBC pidgin at the weekend, said he had documents to prove his claim.
He said the Fulani Nationality Movement who claimed responsibility for a recent attempt on his life claimed that Nigeria was meant for them.
“Fulani Nationality Movement (FUNAM) were the people who attempted to kill me recently. They said Nigeria is the only country that belongs to them. It is written and I have the document.
“I have sent a copy of the document to the president, police, DSS. The FUNAM said they wanted this revolution in 1800 but could not achieve it through Usman Danfodio.
“They claimed that they have the power, money and all it takes to achieve it”, Ortom said.
He added that “The terrorism that we used to hear in far away countries like Afghanistan Iraq and other warring countries have surfaced in Nigeria.
“And as it is, it seems the presidency is in support of what is happening because it is not saying anything.
“Like I always say, if the Federal Government has the power to stop secessionists like Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho then they should have the power to stop banditry in the country too.
“They call the attackers unknown gunmen but for me, I know that they are Fulani people coming to kill us. And the presidency is involved in this agenda.“The Fulani people have claimed that they want to capture the entire country”, he added