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Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria have been in conflict with various farming communities across Nigeria for decades due to disputes over land use. The local government area in Agatu, Benue State is home to various different ethnic groups, and ethnic conflict between Fulani herdsmen and ethnic Agatu locals that broke out in early 2016 led to hundreds of civilians killed. [1]
The fighting has been a cycle, and many attacks are often against innocent herders or farmers as reprisal and retaliation attacks against others. On March 10, Fulani herdsmen attacked the village of Ahentse, hometown of Benue State governor Samuel Ortom. [1] Five people were killed in the attacks.
According to the Nigerian politician Senator David Mark, over 500 people have been killed. [7] [8] However, this number has been disputed.The Inspector General of Police (IGP) said as reported by Punch Nigeria newspaper that "I was around, I travelled to Benue State, I did not see where 300 people were buried."
In concert with the Jukun, they razed down Tse Abanga, Ukpe, Toryem and Tse Hungwa villages in Benue State, killing and looting. [6] On 7 October 2001, another border town, Abako, in Benue State, was burnt down by youths dressed in army uniform. The attack came after a reconnaissance of the village by the army earlier in the day.
News of massacres of Christians in parts of Nigeria's Middle Belt continued to emerge regularly. Around Christmas 2023 at least 300 Christians were murdered in Plateau State. None of the perpetrators were held to account. [94] In the Diocese of Makurdi, in Benue State, also in the Middle Belt, at least 500 Christians were killed throughout 2023 ...
12 people killed during the wedding with five people captured including the bride and groom. [114] December 20, 2021: Nasarawa State: 50 Fulani herdsmen 2021 Nasarawa massacre: At least 50 Tiv civilians were killed in Nasarawa state, [115] due to Fulani herdersmen blaming Tiv farmers for the killings of a kinsman. [116] May 5, 2022 Ondo State: 50
The attack killed 22 police, 14 prison guards, Two soldiers, four civilians, and 13 terrorists. In total this attack killed 55 people. [5] 14 May – 53 people were killed by Boko Haram in Benue State. The government also began an offensive operations in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states. [5]
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