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Fulani chieftain arrested with 5 human skulls in Mangu, LGA of Plateau State

C Mac January 26, 2013

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Reports reaching ViewPointNigeria early this morning indicate that a popular Fulani chieftain in Mangu LGA, often referred to as “Ardo” was arrested with 5 human skulls and several sophisticated weapons. The development happened yesterday after a comprehensive search of his residence by a combined team of soldiers and policemen following a tip off. Our source reported […]

Fulani gunmen kill soldier, 32 villagers in Kaduna – Punch

C Mac September 18, 2014

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Gunmen, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, on Tuesday night raided three communities in Sanga Local Government Area, in the Southern part of Kaduna State, killing no fewer than 32 villagers. The attackers, it was learnt, also killed a soldier and injured four others in an ambush. The Vice Chairman of Sanga LGA, Mr. Bulus Mande, […]

Fulani herdsmen and Benue natives clash -scores dead

C Mac September 30, 2013

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MAKURDI, Nigeria, Sept. 30. At least 30 people were killed in a fresh ethnic violence in Nigeria’s middle belt state of Benue over the weekend, sources reported on Monday. More than 30 houses were razed, several farms and fish ponds were destroyed and many bodies were burnt beyond recognition in the clash between suspected Fulani herdsmen […]

Fulani herdsmen attack community in Plateau state

C Mac May 18, 2016

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News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that after a long period of lull and relative peace, Fulani herdsmen struck again in Zim community in Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday 17th May 2016. The attack, said to have happened at 7:30 pm bore the usual trade-mark of clandestine-ness and surprise, […]

Fulani herdsmen pull out of reconciliatory meeting with Berom natives

C Mac March 18, 2014

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Herdsmen under the auspices of Fulani Cattle breeders in Plateau State have suspended dialogue with the Berom ethnic group of the state as a result of cow rustling. The dialogue which was organised by the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue , a foreign non-governmental organisation had organised series of dialogue and reconciliatory sessions which has helped […]

Fulani herdsmen reject idea of grazing reserves

C Mac March 27, 2016

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– Fulani herdsmen are not buying the idea of grazing reserve – Some of them see it as an infringement of their rights to movement – There is suggestion that the herdsmen be educated on the importance. The nomadic practice of moving cattle from one place to the other that is common among Fulani herdsmen […]

Fulani in Bokkos bemoan inability to obtain indigene forms

C Mac May 5, 2016

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The Plateau State chapter of the Fulani socio-cultural group, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has expressed displeasure over the decision of the Bokkos local government council and Bokkos Chiefdom not to issue indigene form to Fulani. The Ardo of Bokkos and the group Financial Secretary, Yakubu Dabo Boro who represented the chairman […]

Fulani Killings: House Summons Defence Minister, Wants Military Barracks Established In Nasarawa

C Mac April 10, 2014

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Jolted by the widespread killings across the country, the House of Representatives Tuesday summoned the Minister of Defense, Alhaji Aliyu Gusau, and the Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, to explain the killing of over 200 people in Maru and Zurmi Local Government Areas of Zamfara State last weekend by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The […]

Fulani Marauders kill family of 7 in Plateau

C Mac March 10, 2015

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A family of nine was on Sunday night attacked with seven members, including a husband and wife, killed by gunmen in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau state. The Council Chairman, Barkin Ladi, Emmanuel Lomang, who on Monday said he visited the scene of the incident, confirmed the deaths via a telephone interview with […]

FULANI NOMADS, GRAZING RESERVES AND THE PROSPECTS OF PEACE IN NIGERIA – By Makji Dajwal

C Mac March 28, 2014

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It is very important while attempting to comment on issues of high emotional value , to start on a very good and neutral note. This gesture, being a necessary and a goodwill antidote to the already heightened emotional outpouring and probable tensions in the hearts and minds of listeners or readers. […]

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