Members of Agatu community in Benue State who were victims of attacks by Fulani herdsmen have sued the Nigerian government to ECOWAS court, demanding a compensation of N10 billion. In an application made available to NAN on Wednesday, the community prayed the court to direct the government to rebuild and resettle members of the community.... Read More

Agatu community, attacks, Cimpensation, ECOWAS court, Fulani herdsmen, Sue Nigerian govt

April 20, 2016

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Fulani herdsmen attack Agatu again… engage military, police in gun duel

Fulani herdsmen have reportedly attacked Agatu community in Benue state, for the second time in the past two months. The attack, which degenerated into a gun battle between a joint team of the Nigerian Army and Mobile Police Force officers against the deadly herdsmen, left a police officer, Corporal Ebiakpo Akparakazi missing and another reportedly... Read More

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Agatu community, Fulani herdsmen, killing, Military, police, violence

April 3, 2016

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Level of destruction in Agatu, unimaginable – UN

A representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Angele Dikongue Atangana, on Saturday, stated that the attacks in Agatu local government area of Benue State, has ruined the area. Atangana made this observation when she was led on the tour of the area... Read More

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