News
BREAKING: Benue community protests, seeks herdsmen removal ahead of farming season
Residents of Agatu Local Government Area in Benue State took to the streets on Monday in a protest held in Obagaji, the council headquarters, calling for the removal of Fulani herdsmen from their communities ahead of the farming season.
The demonstrators, visibly angry, carried placards and chanted “Fulani must go” as they marched to the local government secretariat in Obagaji to voice their concerns.
According to the protesters, the demand is driven by fears over safety and the need to secure farmlands before the commencement of planting activities.
The protesters said the approaching rainy season requires them to begin planting, stressing that the presence of herders and their cattle could lead to destruction of crops and possible clashes.
An eyewitness who spoke to Very Nigerian during the protest said the demonstration was driven by persistent insecurity in the area.
“The protest is currently ongoing in Obagaji, Agatu Local Government Area, due to the persistent herdsmen crisis.
They keep attacking and killing our people with sophisticated weapons. We can no longer go to our farms or carry out our farming activities,” the resident said.
He added, “May God help the people of Agatu. We will continue to stand strong because this is our land, and we did not inherit it together with them.”
The protesters insisted that herders must vacate farmlands to ensure a peaceful farming season.
Confirming the development, the Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area, Melvin Ejeh, said he had met with the aggrieved residents and community elders to address their concerns.
“I have spoken with the protesting youths and also met with the elders. Measures will be taken to address the situation,” he said.
Ejeh, however, noted that security strategies would not be made public.
“Security issues and actions are not things to be discussed in the public,” he added.
The chairman assured residents that efforts were ongoing to maintain peace and prevent any crisis in the area.
“I am happy that the rate of herders’ attacks has reduced in the local government, and we will continue to do everything possible to avoid any chaotic incident,” he said.
Follow Us on Google Discover
Court throws out El-Rufai’s fundamental rights suit against DSS, ICPC, EFCC
Four more Makinde’s appointees quit TESCOM, SUBEB, others
NDC reschedules national campaign council inauguration to October 26
FG makes u-turn on recruitment waivers for varsities, clarifies approval process
BREAKING: Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan is dead
Indian actor Tiger Shroff shot dead in Mumbai, three suspects detained
Algerian fans run riot after 2-0 loss to Enugu Rangers, vandalize stadium
“I saw Akpabio at the State House begging Tinubu to keep his position” — Jake Epelle
FG defends fiscal reforms as World Bank flags ₦7.7tn debt interest
2027: “Which North? North Korea or North Carolina?” Nigerians mock politicians promising Tinubu Northern votes
2027: Eight Zamfara lawmakers set to return to APC after meeting Tinubu
‘You will pay taxes beyond your capacity in 2027 if Tinubu is reelected’ – Sen. Kingibe warns Nigerians
N126.46bn election funds: SERAP drags INEC to court, demands accountability
2027: Wike, Rivers lawmakers visit Fubara as reconciliation efforts continue
Katsina wealth workers call off 7-day warning strike after Gov Radda’s intervention
BREAKING: Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan is dead
‘₦29,000 Cannot sustain a retired officer’ — Atiku challenges Tinubu on police pensions, proposes initiative
Opposition will front a single candidate against Tinubu, announcement will be made few days to election – Lukman
2027: Tinubu must be stopped, ‘even Buhari saw him as bad news’ — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
Eight Nigerian Soldiers killed as ISWAP landmine hits Army patrol vehicle in Borno
Suspended NSCDC commandant apologises over deaths of suspected illegal miners in Niger
2027: NDC will never step down for Atiku, stop attacking us – Kwankwaso replies ADC Campaign Council
Ogun hospital under fire as Nurse dies of asthma attack amid alleged oxygen failure
2027: “Which North? North Korea or North Carolina?” Nigerians mock politicians promising Tinubu Northern votes
Messi’s double fires Inter Miami to 3-1 victory over Atlanta United
Veteran Journalist, diplomat Dele Cole dies at 86
COAS arrives Borno as Military moves to clear terrorist camps, rescue abductees
2027: ‘APM will beat Tinubu in 12 battleground states’ – Makinde’s campaign team
Catholic priest dies after Jesus’ statue falls on him during mass in Ecuador (video)
