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Land Conflict in Nigeria: Farmers and Herders Seek Peace

3/22/2026

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Fulani Farmers' Conflict

In Nigeria's Plateau state, conflict arises from competition for land between predominantly Christian farmers and Muslim Fulani herders.
Aliyu Abdullahi Isa, a Fulani herder, recalls his brother's death in an attack by armed Berom men.
Fulani leaders say the government fails to protect them.
Berom leaders express fear of Fulani encroachment on their land.
Peace initiatives are emerging as communities work to restore relationships and security.

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Nigeria's Terrorism Surge

Terrorism deaths in Nigeria rose 46% in 2025 to 750, the largest global increase.
The crisis is deepened by Boko Haram and the Lakurawa group.
An attack in Kwara state killed 162 people, one of the deadliest in years.
The Nigerian military reported that it killed at least 80 insurgents in a counteroffensive in Borno state.
This rise contrasts with a global decline in terrorism deaths, underscoring Nigeria's challenge.

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Fulani Farmers' Conflict

In Nigeria's Plateau state, conflict arises from competition for land between predominantly Christian farmers and Muslim Fulani herders.
Aliyu Abdullahi Isa, a Fulani herder, recalls his brother's death in an attack by armed Berom men.
Fulani leaders say the government fails to protect them.
Berom leaders express fear of Fulani encroachment on their land.
Peace initiatives are emerging as communities work to restore relationships and security.

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