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A man identified as Mr. Anene has returned home after being kidnapped by herdsmen. He recounted his harrowing experience and revealed that three others remain in the kidnappers' grip.
The Borno State Police confirmed that suspected Boko Haram militants attacked a pastoral community in Konduga LGA, resulting in the death of a herdsman and the theft of approximately 1,400 sheep.
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has voiced profound surprise regarding proposed sanctions by US lawmakers, asserting its identity as a peaceful, law-abiding organization. The association's National President, Baba Othman Ngelzarma, highlighted MACBAN's 42-year history as a non-violent producer group and sought protection from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
A violent confrontation between herdsmen and peasant farmers in Ejule-Ojebe, Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State, has resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals, with several others unaccounted for or injured. The clashes reportedly began on Saturday following an alleged killing of a farmer over crop destruction disputes.
In a tragic incident, a retired army officer and another individual were shot dead in Anem Village, located in the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, by suspected Fulani herdsmen on February 8, 2026.
Bayelsa State's Governor, Douye Diri, has cautioned traditional leaders about the consequences of granting land to herdsmen, stating that sanctions will be enforced for such actions. This warning aligns with the state's anti-grazing law.
