Herdsmen Archives

Apr

05

2026

Easter Celebrations; INEC And Jos Killings Can Attract Trump’s Attention Again – Ohanaeze Warns

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, Social IssuesBandits, Herdsmen, Ndi-ABAT, Nigeria

OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASE: 5th April 2026 The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has issued its Easter celebration message to all Christians, with a particular focus on Ndigbo. In this message, the organization urges all Christian faithful to continue exercising patience with the Federal Government. The current hardships faced by Nigerians, resulting from the sudden hike in petroleum products, are directly attributed to the US-Israeli war against Iran, which commenced in March 2026. The consequences of the US-Israeli military actions against Iran have triggered a global crisis, and the hike in petroleum products is a clear manifestation of…

Jun

18

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Benue Monarch Alleges Genocidal Land Grabbing Plan by Herders

Metro, News, Opinion, Social IssuesBenue State, Herdsmen, Nigeria, Opinion

The Tor Tiv, James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse, has accused herders of orchestrating a well-planned genocide aimed at grabbing land in Benue State. Addressing President Bola Tinubu during a stakeholders meeting in Makurdi, Ayatse disputed the common narrative that the crisis in Benue is a result of farmer-herder conflicts or communal clashes. According to Ayatse, the situation in Benue is a calculated and systematic attempt by herders to seize land through violent means, which has been ongoing for decades. He expressed concern that misinformation has led to misguided suggestions, such as promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence, without acknowledging the true nature…

Jun

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Benue Under Siege As Herdsmen Kill several Villagers In Coordinated Attacks

Metro, NewsBandits, Benue State, Herdsmen, Metro, RIP

Suspected herdsmen launched a deadly attack on Tyoshin community in Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, on Sunday night, leaving several people feared dead. Residents said the attackers stormed the community under the cover of darkness, unleashing terror on unsuspecting villagers. As of the time of filing this report, the exact number of casualties remained unclear, but eyewitnesses described the incident as brutal and devastating. One of the victims has been identified as Monday Dooden, a native of the area. Dooden’s brother, Akawe Francis, confirmed the killing in a post on social media. “Monday Dooden,…

May

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Benue community reportedly attacked by suspected herdsmen, killing newly-wed soldier, others.

Metro, NewsCrime, Herdsmen, Insecurity, Security

Late on Wednesday night, suspected herdsmen attacked the Ikobi-Ochekwu hamlet in Benue State's Apa Local Government Area, killing a number of locals, including a recently married soldier. The attack was reported to have lasted for several hours. Herdsmen Ochofie, a community member, said that the assailants broke into the town in the dark, shooting at locals intermittently and burning buildings. Many people are still missing; therefore, it's difficult to determine the precise number of casualties. According to a source, "Two additional bodies were found in nearby Ijaha in the early hours of Thursday. They were identified as Sani Ngbede and…

May

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

1 Herdsman, Over 100 Cattle K!lled In Fresh Plateau Attacks

Metro, NewsHerdsmen, Metro

One herder and over 100 cattle have reportedly been k!lled in a series of attacks on herders in two villages in Jos South and Jos North local government areas of Plateau State. The attacks were allegedly carried out by gunmen who opened fire on herders while they were grazing. Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, the State Secretary of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), confirmed the incidents and accused members of the Berom ethnic group from the affected communities of being behind the attacks, DailyTrust reports. However, the leadership of the Berom Youth Movement has denied the allegations, dismissing…