Tag: Herdsmen
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Benue mourns as herdsmen kill two Reverend fathers, 13 others [Video/Photos]
The Catholic Diocese of Makurdi has confirmed the killing of two of its priests, Rev Fathers Joseph Gor and Felix Tyolaha, in an early hour attack on St Ignatius Quasi Parish, Ukpor, Mbalom in Gwer West Local Government Council of Benue. A statement by its Director of Communications, Rev Fr Moses Iorapuu, said that the…
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BREAKING: Herdsmen invade Catholic Church in Benue, kill 15
There was pandemonium again in Benue as suspected herdsmen stormed a Catholic Church in Benue on Tuesday morning killing at least 15 people. The attack occurred in Ayar-Mbalom, a community in Gwer East Local Government Area. TheNewsGuru.com reports that two reverend fathers were murdered in the attack. Spokesperson to Governor Samuel Ortom, Terver Akase, while…
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‘Herdsmen attacks will plunge Nigeria into major food crisis’ Soyinka warns
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on Friday expressed grave concern over the continued displacement of the nation’s farming population in various parts of the country by rampaging violent herdsmen. Soyinka warned that if nothing was done urgently to stem the tide of killings and sacking of farmers by herdsmen, the dark cloud of violence could…
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Nigeria may face acute food shortage over incessant herdsmen attacks – Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on Friday expressed grave concern over the continued displacement of the nation’s farming population in various parts of the country by rampaging violent herdsmen. Soyinka warned that if nothing was done urgently to stem the tide of killings and sacking of farmers by herdsmen, the dark cloud of violence could…
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JUST IN: Obaseki places 90-day total ban on grazing
As an interim measure to forestall further killings and destruction of property, Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has placed a 90- day total ban on grazing in Odighi, Odiguetue communities and environs. Obaseki announced the ban during a meeting with members of Odighi, Owan and Odigwuetue communities at the palace of the Enogie of…
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Again, herdsmen invade Taraba community, kill five
Tragedy struck again on Thursday in Taraba State as armed herdsmen invade Donga Local Government Area of the state killing five people. The Thursday’s attack came less than 12 hours after armed herdsmen attacked and wiped out a family of four in neighbouring Takum, the hometown of a former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus…
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Herdsmen menace: FG begins process to rebuild ravaged communities
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to commence an assessment of the extent of damage in communities affected by violence caused by herdsmen-farmers clashes in some parts of the country. This was stated by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo today during the inaugural meeting of the recently composed Governing Council of…
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750 Cattle rustlers, Kidnappers renounce violence in Kaduna
A total of 750 criminals, including cattle rustlers, bandits and kidnappers have sworn to an oath to abandon their illegal activities in Anchau village, Kubau Local Government area of Kaduna State. 400 of the repentant criminals swore by the Holy Qur’an three weeks ago while another batch of 350 took the oath on Saturday to…
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BREAKING: Gunmen invade Zamfara community, kill 15 herdsmen
There was pandemonium on Thursday as gunmen believed to be cattle thieves Invaded Zamfara communities killing 15 herders in a renewed violence. “Armed bandits attacked Bawon-Daji village yesterday and killed 15 people,” the police spokesman for Zamfara state, Muhammad Shehu, said confirming the development. His account was corroborated by a senior local government official, Gado…
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Herdsmen: Danjuma right on call for self-defence – Falana
Lawyer cum human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN) has said the recent advice by the former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd) calling on Nigerians to pick up arms for their self defense against killer herdsmen in the country was in order. Falana said the Constitution recognises the right to protect one’s self…