Nigerian Killings
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Nigerian officials and groups condemn recent killings in Benue and Plateau states, urging decisive action and cautioning against blaming Fulani herders. The cattle breeders' association MACBAN denies involvement in specific incidents and calls for thorough investigations into the violence.
Nigerian Herders' Group Condemns Killings, Cautions Against Blaming Fulani
- MACBAN, a cattle breeders' association in Benue State, Nigeria, condemned killings in Otukpo-Nobi and urged against blaming Fulani herders. - The association stated that Fulani residents had previously been displaced from the area following an earlier crisis. - MACBAN expressed confidence in security agencies to investigate the incident and bring perpetrators to justice, while urging the public …
Obi condemns renewed killings in Benue, Plateau, calls for proactive security
- Presidential candidate Peter Obi condemned renewed killings in Nigeria's Benue and Plateau states, calling the violence deeply disturbing. - At least 16 people were killed in Benue and nine family m…
Benue, Plateau killings: Time for decisive action, not assurances — David Mark
- Senator David Mark urged decisive action to end killings in Nigeria's Benue and Plateau states, stating Nigerians need concrete measures, not just assurances. - The call follows reports of attacks c…
MACBAN denies Benue killings involvement, seeks probe
- MACBAN in Benue State denies involvement in the killing of 16 people in Otukpo Nobi. - The association claims Fulani residents were evicted from the area last year and points to existing communal di…