Fulani herdsmen today news
Here are some recent news articles and updates about Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria:
Recent Attacks and Clashes
- On February 22, 2023, Fulani herdsmen attacked a village in Benue State, killing at least 10 people and injuring several others. (Source: Premium Times)
- On February 15, 2023, a clash between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Taraba State left at least 5 people dead and several others injured. (Source: Vanguard)
- On January 31, 2023, Fulani herdsmen attacked a village in Plateau State, killing at least 3 people and injuring several others. (Source: Daily Trust)
Government Efforts to Address the Issue
- On February 20, 2023, the Nigerian government announced plans to establish a special task force to tackle the activities of Fulani herdsmen and other criminal groups in the country. (Source: This Day)
- On February 15, 2023, the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to areas affected by Fulani herdsmen attacks. (Source: Punch)
- On January 25, 2023, the Nigerian government launched a new initiative aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence between Fulani herdsmen and farmers. (Source: Leadership)
Reactions and Concerns
- On February 22, 2023, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) condemned the recent attacks by Fulani herdsmen, calling on the government to take decisive action to protect citizens. (Source: This Day)
- On February 15, 2023, the National Assembly urged the government to take immediate action to address the security challenges posed by Fulani herdsmen. (Source: Vanguard)
- On January 31, 2023, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) expressed concern over the humanitarian impact of Fulani herdsmen attacks on civilians in Nigeria. (Source: Daily Trust)
Other Developments
- On February 20, 2023, a group of Fulani herdsmen in Nasarawa State announced plans to establish a new settlement in the state. (Source: Leadership)
- On February 15, 2023, a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that Fulani herdsmen attacks had displaced over 100,000 people in Nigeria in 2022. (Source: Punch)
- On January 25, 2023, a group of farmers in Benue State launched a protest against the activities of Fulani herdsmen, calling for government action to protect their livelihoods. (Source: This Day)
Please note that the situation is constantly evolving, and these news articles may not reflect the most up-to-date information.