Three suspects arrested in connection with weekend’s killings in 11 villages in Plateau have been paraded by the military. Two of the suspects are herdsmen and one Berom– one of the minority ethnic groups in Plateau. They were arrested by the special military task force, “Operation Save Haven. The suspects in Jos alongside 14 others. […]
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A video of some herdsmen who brought cows into the national assembly in Abuja on Monday, has surfaced online. The cattle took over a portion of the legislative chamber eating grass and moving freely. The video has sparked reactions on social media. There has been a campaign on banning open grazing in the nation’s capital, […]
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The Police Command in Plateau has confirmed the killing of 86 people in attacks on Razat, Ruku, Nyarr, Kura and Gana-Ropp villages of Gashish District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The command had earlier said that only 11 persons were killed. ASP Terna Tyopev, the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO) confirmed the new figure […]
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The federal government of Nigeria has presented a plan to permanently resolve the farmers-herdsmen conflicts in Nigeria which has claimed the lives of thousands over the years. Apart from the loss of lives, the federal government has said that Nigeria loses about $14 billion (₦5.04 trillion) annually to the conflicts. The presentation of the plan […]
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Catholics in Nigeria, on Tuesday took to the streets in major cities across the country to protest the killing of innocent Nigerians by suspected herdsmen. Large number of protesters were seen in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Edo, Delta and other major cities in the country. In Lagos, over 5,000 Catholic faithful have stormed Alausa, the Lagos […]
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Charles Oputa, better known as Charlyboy, on Monday led his `Ourmumudondo’ Group on a peaceful protest to the Federal Ministry of Justice, demanding the proscription of ‘’Killer herdsmen” across Nigeria. OurMumuDonDo Group is a non-political coalition of Nigerians from all backgrounds who advocate for national reawakening, towards holding leaders responsible and ensuring good governance at […]
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The Nigerian army says it has arrested one Aminu Yaminu, accused of being of a commander of the Boko Haram sect. Yaminu was alleged to have masterminded most of the recent attacks in Benue state. He was arrested on Friday in Makurdi, the state capital by a combined team of troops of 707 special forces […]
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Brig. Gen. John Agim, Director, Defence Information, of the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, on Thursday said the recent killings in Benue State were being sponsored. Agim told newsmen on Thursday that the military would not support any side in the violence that had been going on in Benue State. Recalled that herdsmen, who blocked Gbeji-Anyinn Road in the […]
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The National Economic Council (NEC) has agreed to stop the movement of herdsmen in the country, starting with Benue, Taraba, Adamawa, Kaduna and Plateau. At a meeting presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday, the council approved the creation of ranches across the country. Dave Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, disclosed this to state house […]
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Reports have it that seven persons have been killed in a fresh attack on Benue Church, just two days after two priests and 17 church members were shot dead at a Catholic church in Gwer west local government area of the state. The fresh attacked took place at a church and a primary school in […]
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