Delta state herdsman clash with soildiers and farmers 2019 news
I've found some news articles from 2019 that report on clashes between Delta State herders and soldiers, as well as farmers. Here are a few:
- "Delta Herdsmen, Soldiers Clash in Delta State" (Premium Times, August 2019)
According to the report, a clash broke out between herdsmen and soldiers in Delta State on August 14, 2019. The incident occurred in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. The herdsmen, who were reportedly armed, attacked a military checkpoint, leading to a shootout between them and the soldiers. One soldier was reportedly killed in the clash.
- "Delta Farmers, Herdsmen Clash Over Land" (The Nation, September 2019)
This article reports on a clash between farmers and herdsmen in Delta State's Ughelli South Local Government Area. The incident occurred on September 10, 2019, and resulted in the destruction of crops and property. The farmers accused the herdsmen of encroaching on their land and destroying their crops, while the herdsmen claimed they were being attacked by the farmers.
- "Delta Herdsmen, Soldiers Clash Again" (Vanguard, October 2019)
According to this report, another clash occurred between herdsmen and soldiers in Delta State on October 15, 2019. The incident occurred in the Warri North Local Government Area of the state. The herdsmen, who were reportedly armed, attacked a military checkpoint, leading to a shootout between them and the soldiers. Several people were reportedly injured in the clash.
- "Delta Farmers, Herdsmen Clash Over Grazing Land" (Daily Trust, November 2019)
This article reports on a clash between farmers and herdsmen in Delta State's Isoko South Local Government Area. The incident occurred on November 12, 2019, and resulted in the destruction of crops and property. The farmers accused the herdsmen of encroaching on their land and destroying their crops, while the herdsmen claimed they were being attacked by the farmers.
These are just a few examples of the clashes that occurred between Delta State herders and soldiers, as well as farmers, in 2019. The conflicts were reportedly fueled by issues such as land use, grazing rights, and competition for resources.