Showing posts with label Communal violence in Nigeria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Communal violence in Nigeria. Show all posts

Thursday, 17 March 2016

Fulani Herdsmen Kill 2, Sack 25 Benue Villages in Fresh Attack

Vanguard newspaper reports that notwithstanding the recent outcry that trailed the killings and sacking of Agatu communities by suspected Fulani militia, the marauders have, again, laid siege to Logo Local Government Area of the state, killing two and sacking over 25 villages.

Monday, 8 February 2016

Fulani Herdsmen Invade Benue Community, Kill 10, 300 Homeless

Vanguard newspaper reports that no fewer than 10 persons were feared dead yesterday, in an outbreak of fresh hostilities between Fulani herdsmen and farmers at Tom-Anyiin and Tom-Ataan communities, Mbaya, Tombu in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State.

Thursday, 17 September 2015

Communal Violence Claims 18 Lives in Plateau State

More than 100 gunmen on Tuesday night invaded Kadunung village in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing 18 people and injuring others.

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Fulani Herdsmen Kill Nine in Tiv Community

NINE persons have been killed in Sarki-Kudu village of Ibi Local Government Council of Taraba State following a reprisal attack said to have been carried out by Fulani herdsmen on the Tiv community.

Wednesday, 1 July 2015

6 Persons Missing, 3 Soldiers Injured In Ambush In Plateau State


 Six persons have been declared missing in an ambush in Pang village in Heipang, Barkin Local Government of Plateau, according to Capt. Ikedichi Iweha, spokesman for the Special Task Force (STF).

Tuesday, 5 May 2015

Suspected Herdsmen Kill 100 in Taraba, Plateau States

About 100 persons have been killed in separate attacks in Taraba and Plateau states by gunmen, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.