Tag: Fulani herdsmen

The police say the video is the handiwork of mischief makers.

The suspects allegedly stabbed the farmer who had challenged them for allowing their cattle to graze on his farm.

Zamfara has been facing security challenge in the past few months.

The attack is believed to be a reprisal.

“The state police command and the security adviser to Gov. Ayade have been on alert since we received the information."

The satirical video also addressed a nation hooked on a reality TV show while mayhem persists all around.

Christians held protests on Sunday in response to the killings.

The soldier is the15th military casualty in the ongoing violence linked to suspected herdsmen.

"...I had hoped and prayed that Nigeria would never go through the same experience again."

The killings occurred across two LGAs, claims the lawmaker.

A newspaper asked the former vice president to comment on the attacks by 'killer herdsmen of Fulani extraction."

The state legislature says the measure becomes necessary because of the influx of Fulani herdsmen in recent times

Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions over the proposal for cattle colonies.

“We live peacefully with the Fulani people in Osun. Most of them understand/speak Yoruba."

He recommends the creation of state police.

"Owners of cattle found grazing on farmlands and destroying crops should also be arrested and prosecuted."

Benue has witnessed repeated bloody attacks by herdsmen, prompting the federal government to deploy troops to enforce peace.

The two officers were killed during a gun battle with suspected herdsmen in Guma Local Government Area, an official said.

The governor wants data on herdsmen.

The president advises against reprisals.

While decrying the recent killings, the governor said Kano has enough land to occupy all herdsmen and their livestock.

The suspects had guns and knives.

A PREMIUM TIMES visit to the affected communities shows the risk residents and security forces face.

Lawmaker wants killer herdsmen bought to justice.

The minister says UN agency listed Nigeria as having 350 million out 500 million assorted fire arms in West Africa