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Nigeria Farmers-Herders Clash
FCT leaders warn against shielding perpetrators of farmer-herder violence in Nigeria.
In brief
FCT leaders warn against shielding perpetrators of farmer-herder violence in Nigeria. Nigeria's FCT community leaders warn against shielding perpetrators of farmer-herder clashes in Gwagwalada Area Council. Originally reported by Allafrica.
FCT warns against shielding perpetrators
The Federal Capital Territory Administration warned traditional rulers and community leaders to stop shielding perpetrators of farmers-herders clashes in Gwagwalada Area Council.
Three killed in Paikon-Kore violence
Three people were killed and several shops and goods burnt at the Paikon-Kore village market during Saturday's clashes that continued until Sunday morning.
Security director urges peace efforts
The FCT security director urged traditional rulers, village heads, Fulani leaders and youth groups to work together to restore peace and prevent further violence.
Council blames land pressure
The Gwagwalada Area Council chairman blamed recurring clashes on pressure on farmland, population growth and development in Paikon-Kore.
What matters most
Nigeria's FCT community leaders warn against shielding perpetrators of farmer-herder clashes in Gwagwalada Area Council.
