# Nigeria Farmers-Herders Clash

> FCT leaders warn against shielding perpetrators of farmer-herder violence in Nigeria.
- Title: Nigeria Farmers-Herders Clash · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: FCT leaders warn against shielding perpetrators of farmer-herder violence in Nigeria. Nigeria's FCT community leaders warn against shielding perpetrators of…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610200226.html
- Published: 2026-10-20T05:53:49+00:00
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- Topics: nigeria, farmers, herders, gwagwalada, fct, clash, perpetrators, community leaders, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Nigeria's FCT community leaders warn against shielding perpetrators of farmer-herder clashes in Gwagwalada Area Council.