Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to tackle a recent surge of violence in Benue state, where over 200 people have been killed in attacks linked to ongoing conflicts between herders and farmers. Despite previous government efforts, the violence has escalated due to environmental stressors and unresolved community tensions, necessitating comprehensive security and economic solutions.
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What you need to know about Nigeria’s herder-farmer conflict
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