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Benue proposes grazing law to forestall Fulani, Tiv clashes

C Mac September 23, 2015

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Benue State government yesterday said it plans to send a bill to the state House of Assembly for the establishment of ranches by cattle owners in the state. Governor Samuel Ortom made this known yesterday when the Air Officer Commanding, Tactical Air Command of the Nigerian Airforce Base, Makurdi, Air Vice- Marshal R. A. Ojuawo, […]

Mangu LG Chairman raises alarm on persistent killings at border with Barkin Ladi

C Mac October 9, 2015

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Mr Titus Bise, Chairman Mangu Local Government of Plateau has expressed concern over incessant attacks on villages in the area along the boundary with Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Mangu, the chairman called for tighter security around the areas to protect […]

Nanmwa Bongdul, victim of Fulani attack on Kwata laid to rest

C Mac October 14, 2015

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Nanmwa Bongdul – one of the victims of the Fulani attack on Kwata settlement, Zawan was laid to rest in Nban, Langtang North LGA, today amidst heart touching eulogies and tributes to his gentle spirit. In some of the notable tributes, he was described as a generous and kind hearted soul who opened his arms […]

Mayhem in Jos as Islamic Factions Clash Over Facebook posts

C Mac October 27, 2015

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Nigeria – Over 22 people were on Friday injured and one house burnt down as some youths claiming to be members of Jama’atu Izalatul Bidia wa Iqamatus Sunnah clashed with members of the Shiite Islamic group around Gangare community in Jos North Local Government area of Plateau State. Reports say tension had been brewing between […]

Graphic: 12 year old boy shot in the jaw and upper lip by suspected herdsmen

C Mac January 6, 2016

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As part of ViewPointNigeria’s duty to continue profiling the killings and injustices meted out by the persistent attacks in Plateau – we profile Geoffrey a 12 year old boy from Robb village of Barkin Ladi LGA. Geoffrey was ambushed, attacked and left for death by suspected Fulani herdsmen on his way home from an errant mid […]

Gunmen attack Plateau community, kill two, injure 5

C Mac February 16, 2016

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Students of Nigerian College of Accountancy fled on Tuesday as unknown gunmen attacked Kwall village of Bassa LGA of Plateau State, leaving two persons dead and five others seriously injured. Information reaching the ViewPointNigeria news desk suggests that many houses were razed down and property worth millions destroyed. According to the Secretary of the Irigwe Youths […]

Land dispute in Plateau South claims two lives

C Mac June 12, 2016

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News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that two persons were killed yesterday following a disagreement on a farm land around Wase-Tofa in Lamba district of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Our correspondent who spoke to residents of the community on Sunday confirmed that the dispute was between a Bogom man […]

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 […]

Even though easter is past, remain vigilant, STF tells Plateau residents.

C Mac March 29, 2016

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The Special Task Force in charge of security in Plateau has advised citizens to remain vigilant after the Easter celebration which was generally peaceful. Capt. Ikedechi Iweha, STF Spokesperson, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Jos also advised the people not to let down their guard. Iweha […]

Yes to Ranching, No to grazing reserves – Ocheoreome Nnanna

C Mac March 31, 2016

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By Ochereome Nnanna In January 2016, the traditional ruler of Ubuluku in Aniocha Local Government of Delta State, Obi Agbogidi Akaeze Ofulue III, was kidnapped by suspected “Fulani herdsmen”. They demanded a ransom of N100 million which, reports say, was paid by the family. But alas! The royal father was found dead as a result of […]

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