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Three women freed from captivity near Kubwa in Abuja have shared their traumatic experiences following five days held by bandits. Their abduction, which involved violence and starvation, has raised concerns about security in the region.
Enibo Albert, a farmer from Bayelsa, has voiced her distress after her farmland was allegedly destroyed by herders and their cattle. This incident is part of a disturbing pattern of repeated attacks that have left her without a livelihood.
At least three herders were killed by armed assailants along the Dorowa-Jong road in the Barkin Ladi area of Plateau State. The attack took place while the victims were returning home after attending a prayer session.
A primary school teacher and his wife were fatally shot by gunmen believed to be herders during a nighttime assault in Asase Ugbede, Naka, Gwer West Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses report that the attack occurred close to a military checkpoint.
Farmers and herders from six rural communities in Bokkos and Riyom local government areas have formalized 25 peace agreements to foster harmony among their groups. This initiative comes in response to previous violent conflicts that have affected the region.
In a series of tragic incidents across Kogi and Benue states, at least 10 people have lost their lives, while several travellers have been kidnapped on major highways. The violence has left communities in turmoil and many residents fleeing their homes.
A special court in Jigawa State has ordered cattle herders to compensate farmers with N500 million for damages caused to their crops. This ruling comes after over two years of legal proceedings initiated by the Commissioner of Police against several defendants.
