The umbrella body of indigenous tribes in the Middle Belt, Conference of Autochthonous Ethnic Communities Development Associations, CONAECDA has claimed that “most of the attacks carried out by Fulani herdsmen are done with the prior knowledge of Fulani chiefs. It also alleges that ancestral hmelands belonging to many Middle Belt tribes have been taken over…… Continue reading Middle Belt Groups allege Fulani herdsmen have taken over their ancestral homelands – Vanguard News
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Idoma group sharply criticises Northern Governors for defending herdsmen
The group cautioned that statements on a sensitive issue like the mindless killing of innocent Nigerians by the herdsmen should be handled with utmost care not to aggravate the already tense situation in parts of the country. The killing of scores of people by the herdsmen in Agatu, Enugu and other parts of the country…… Continue reading Idoma group sharply criticises Northern Governors for defending herdsmen
Anambra Governor, Obiano assures Anambra communitiest of protection against herdsmen
Following the wanton killings of people of Uzo Uwani in Enugu State by herdsmen recently, Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano has assured farmers and communities in the state that his administration has taken extra measures to ensure that such a situation does not occur in Anambra State. Speaking during activities to mark this year’s Workers Day,…… Continue reading Anambra Governor, Obiano assures Anambra communitiest of protection against herdsmen
Grazing Reserves Proposal is evil and should never become law
In the aftermath of the attack on the Enugu town of Uzo Uwani by cattle herdsmen in which scores of people were murdered, the Enugu state government has come out to say unequivocally that grazing reserves for cattle will not be accepted in the state. This was made clear when the Govenor of Enugu state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi…… Continue reading Grazing Reserves Proposal is evil and should never become law
Delta King gives Fulani herdsmen 9 days to leave kingdom
As a result of communal tensions the traditional ruler of Idjere Kingdom in, Ethiope West Local Government Area, Delta State, HRM Erhiekevwe I, has given all Fulani herdsmen in his domain 9 days to vacate his kingdom. Th Ovie said; “Farming is my people’s mainstay. The Hausas/Fulani people rearing cattle here have created too many problems, including…… Continue reading Delta King gives Fulani herdsmen 9 days to leave kingdom