An umbrella body of nomadic herdsmen in Nigeria, the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has expressed displeasure over the ban on open grazing in Southern Nigeria by the governors of the region. The group said the Southern governors have declared war on herdsmen. An umbrella body of nomadic herdsmen in Nigeria, the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, … Read more
“Those people you think are your friends will become your enemies. No place will be safe” The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has issued a stern warning to herdsmen Amid the widespread killing that pervades the country. He noted that any herdsman coming to the South-East must adhere to the culture of the people … Read more
No fewer than 12 cows were killed by a thunder strike on Sunday evening as scores of herdsmen absconded as Urhodo-Ovu community in Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State. EKO HOT BLOG, however, gathered that the residents of the community especially farmers expressed satisfaction on the incident. No fewer than 12 cows were killed … Read more
The Ondo State Government had issued a directive for the eviction of herdsmen from its forest reserves while banning indiscriminate grazing across the state Suspected herdsmen on Wednesday attacked a rice farmer, Amaka Okafor, on her farm at Ogbese town, in Akure North local government area. She was reportedly attacked after an altercation with the … Read more
Herdsmen have reportedly killed no fewer than 20 persons, a record of a Methodist priest, and 19 other indigenes of Egedegede, Obegu and Amuzu communities in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The victims were on Monday evening, gruesomely killed by rampaging herdsmen who invaded the communities to also destroy property worth millions of … Read more
The state had inaugurated a committee as part of efforts to tackle open grazing. The Bayelsa state government has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) to evacuate their cows from yenogoaa David Alagoa, the chairman, Bayelsa State Livestock Management, disclosed this while addressing newsmen after a meeting with … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be criminal herdsmen have kidnapped a community leader in Imope, Ijebu-North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Tajudeen Omotayo. Omotayo, popularly called Oba Alade meta of Imope town, near Ijebu-Igbo, was kidnapped on Saturday afternoon. A resident of the town who spoke on condition of anonymity on Monday said that the man … Read more
Gov Ortom has been very critical of the illegal activities of herdsmen in the Northern region The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday condemned the attack on Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, describing it as “reckless” and an “assassination attempt”. Governor Ortom was attacked earlier on Saturday by suspected herdsmen while visiting a farm in … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said his administration is not giving land to herders but would key into the National Livestock Transformation Plan of the Federal Government to ensure that incessant herder-farmer clashes come to an abrupt end. He noted that Ondo State, being an agrarian state with enormous potential in food … Read more
Gunmen killed a family of six in Wasinmi in Osun State Fani-Kayode condemns those actions Fani-Kayode supports President Buhari’s orders to shoot anyone in possession of AK-47 riffles Former Nigerian aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode has spoken out against the recent attack by gunmen which occurred in Osun State over the weekend, killing a family of … Read more
Scores of herdsmen have been reportedly killed by members of the Boko Haram sect in Monguno, Borno State. Speaking on the attack, a resident of the community disclosed that the insurgents also abducted some of the herders and went away with many cows. Scores of herdsmen have been reportedly killed by members of the Boko … Read more
As part of the efforts to address the lingering security challenges in the country, Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto State, has advised that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) protocol on free movement be reviewed. Tambuwal said the revision is needed to check the influx of foreign herders into Nigeria. The governor said … Read more
As the legality or otherwise of Fulani herdsmen to bear arms remains the subject matter of public discourse for weeks on end, another startling revelation has come to the fore. The herdmen have come out to say government supplies them with ssophisticated weapons that they use in unleashing terror on the people. In a viral … Read more
The Fulani Community Association in Kwara has advised its members to avoid negative tendencies capable of undermining the peaceful coexistence of the state. The caution followed the recent trooping of more cattle breeders into the state from neighbouring states and beyond. Hajia Aisha Aliyu-Baruten, the Special Assistant to Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq on Herdsmen and Community … Read more
Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, says herders who are not ready to abide by the laws of the state on possession of arms should relocate to Bauchi state. Ortom and Bauchi governor, Bala Mohammed, have engaged in hot exchanges over the legality of arm possession by Fulani herdsmen. Mohammed had said herdsmen are right to … Read more
Southwest governors have agreed to manage state forests. They totally opposed open grazing, saying that the region borders are too porous. Southwest governors have agreed that every state must manage its forest but remodel it to allow feed mills and designated grazing areas. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG this follows the national economy conclusion earlier … Read more
A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has told the Federal Government to allow all Nigerians to carry firearms since Fulani herdsmen could be licensed to carry AK-47 rifles to protect themselves and their cows. He said the best way to go about resolving the security challenges in the country would be for the … Read more
Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has urged the Federal Government to create an agency that will be responsible for regulating the activities of herdsmen across the country. The Attorney-General of the Federation said the creation of the agency will help reduce the rate of farmers/herders clash. Malami said this while delivering his address as … Read more
Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, has implored President Muhammadu Buhari to denounce the nefarious activities of armed herders. Recall that, Akeredolu had in January issued an evacuation order to herders occupying forest reserves in Ondo. He cited intelligence reports linking the herdsmen to wanton criminality in the state and the need to address insecurity … Read more
Mohammed had defended the herdsmen who bear arms, claiming they are being attacked and killed by cattle rustlers. Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has condemned the statement credited to his counterpart from Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed that herdsmen have no option but to carry AK-47 for self-defence. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics … Read more