The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, on Wednesday said the media should stop accusing Fulani herdsmen of being responsible for the death of a monarch in Plateau State.

Lazarus Agai, the Saf Ron Kurele, was killed on Monday while visiting his farm. His wife and security aide were also shot dead by unknown gunmen.

The sultan, who visited Plateau State on Wednesday, said the media should stop jumping into conclusion that herdsmen were responsible for the murder.

“Journalists who reported the incident just jump into conclusion and said it was herdsmen who killed the traditional ruler, the Saf Ron Kulere, without waiting for investigations from security agencies to provide details on the incidents that is not fair” he said.

Indigenes of the area have, however, accused their Fulani neighbours. They believe the chief was murdered because of his opposition to the state government’s plan to create grazing reserves in the area.