Fulani Herdsmen
Herdsmen carrying AK-47 are not of Nigerian origin - Buhari declares
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, June 10, maintained that the Fulani herdsmen attacking farmers across the country with AK-47 are not of Nigerian origin.
Herdsmen: You know killers in your states, take action - Buhari tells governors
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerian governors to rise and carry out their primary responsiblity of fixing security issues in their various states.
Igangan: Security agents had knowledge of attack but failed to act promptly, Fulani leaders allege
Fulani heads in Oke-Ogun have condemned the killing of innocent people in Igangan area of Oyo state on Sunday, June 6, blaming security agents for the incident.
Oyo boils as suspected herdsmen invade Igangan, burn king’s palace, 10 killed
No fewer than ten persons were reportedly killed in Igangan in Ibarapa North local government area of Oyo state when scores of suspected herdsmen attacked.
Amotekun raises alarm, says foreign herdsmen have invaded southwest forests, likely to launch attacks
The chairman of Oyo State Security Network codenamed Amotekun, General Kunle Togun (rtd), has alleged foreign Fulani herdsmen have invaded Southwest forests.
Open grazing ban: Southern Governors Forum replies presidency
The Southern Governors Forum has reiterated its ban on open grazing across southern Nigeria, adding that no land will be ceded to invaders posing as herdsmen.
Open grazing should be banned all over Nigeria, says Hamzat
Abdulrazak Hamzat, an Abuja-based activist has said open grazing should be banned all over Nigeria by the federal government, saying the practice is outdated.
Breaking: Miyetti Allah finally bows to pressure, backs southern governors on open grazing ban
The apex body of Fulani herders, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has backed the southern governors on ban of open grazing.
Miyetti Allah vows not to comply with southern governors grazing ban
The spokesman for the group, Saleh Alhassan said the pastoralists in southern Nigeria won't comply with the recent directive of the Southern Governors Forum.
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