‘Stop these attacks’ — pastoralists ask security agencies to protect members | TheCable
May 26, 2023 7:55 AMThe Coalition of pastoralists association of Nigeria has alleged that its members are being killed in some parts of the country because of their ethnic backgrounds.
“Over 100 houses and huts were set ablaze and razed down by the armed men which led to the loss of properties, food, motorcycles and other utilities,” the groups said.In Plateau, they said over 300 people were killed and over a thousand displaced, adding that the violence mainly occurs in Mangu LGA. They said the violence was reignited in some Tiv LGAs in Benue state following the alleged killing of three herdsmen and shooting/looting of 30 cows in Bamba, Guma LGA in April.
“However, this should not be a yardstick to start killing people simply because their kith and kin are among those perpetrating crimes. Crime and criminality are not exclusive reserves of the pastoralists. Many of our members are fished out even in transit and killed instantly. We take exception to where their families, including women and children, are killed unjustifiably by a gang of murderous vigilante groups.
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