Armed Fulani herdsmen Southern and Middle belt leaders have raised alarm over attempt to take over their lands in their communities and allegedly hand them over to Fulani herdsmen, under the new National Livestock Policy introduced by the federal government. According to the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF), led by Afenifere Chie...
•An armed Fulani herdsman and Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has ruled out the establishment of ranches without the consent of his administration and the people. Alia’s reaction was sequel to renewed concerns over land use and pastoralism proposed by the federal government’s pilot ranching policy wh...
•Armed Fulani herdsmen A police officer has been killed in an attack on a joint police and military checkpoint in Uzer community, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident, reportedly carried out by suspected armed herders, occurred when the attackers stormed the security checkpoint, prompting troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl ...
•Armed Fulani herdsmen Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa (SAN) has advised the people of Sai, in Katsina-Ala, Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, on the need to be united and courageous do as to overcome the attacks and killings orchestrated by armed Fulani herdsmen on their communities. Pop...
•Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo The United States has condemned the killing of members of the family of Plateau-based cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, describing the attack as horrific and urging Nigerian authorities to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. In a statement shared on X yesterday, the US Department of State’s Bureau of African Affa...
•Armed Fulani herdsmen Residents of Ankpechi community in Oglewu Ward, along the Otukpo-Ogobia Road in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, were thrown into panic this morning after suspected armed herdsmen reportedly invaded the area, shot a resident and looted several provision stores. Sources in the community said the attackers sto...
•Armed Fulani herdsmen The Edo State Commissioner for Public Safety and Security, Festus Ebea, has alleged that some people are bringing criminal elements from outside the state for kidnapping and other crimes. The commissioner disclosed this yesterday in Benin during the monthly briefing organised by the state’s Ministry for Information and S...
•Armed Fulani herdsmen Residents of two communities in Plateau State have again been thrown into mourning following coordinated attacks that left at least six people dead and several others hospitalised. The incidents, which occurred in Shonun community of Riyom Local Government Area and Hurum in Gashish District of Barkin Ladi Local Governmen...
•Armed Fulani herdsmen A 47-year-old farmer has been allegedly murdered in Asa village, Okelade area of Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The victim, identified as Chief Mutairu Oladosu, Otun Balogun of Oluode Okelade, was reportedly attacked while working on his tomato farm, reports The Nation. Eyewitnesses ...
•Armed Fulani herdsmen Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has condemned the fresh attack that claimed nine lives in Gwer Local Government Area of the state. In a statement yesterday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, described the attack as barbaric, saying it was unacceptable. He said the incident was a direct affront ...
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