Thousands dead in clashes between Nigerian farmers and herdsmen
March 23, 2017
More than 2 000 Nigerian villagers have reportedly been killed over the past year following attacks blamed on nomadic herdsmen.
The Assessment Capacities Project (Acaps), a humanitarian crises think tank, said that in 2016 alone, at least 800 people were killed in southern Kaduna and 1 269 in Benue State, where herders invaded at least 14 of the 23 local government areas (LGAs).
At least 200 people have been killed this year.
Since 2015, at least 62 000 people have been displaced in Kaduna, Plateau, and Benue states. Internally displaced persons sheltered in poor communities, placing additional strain on scarce resources.
At least 132 818 people are said to be facing food insecurity in Benue, 167 561 in Plateau and 212 348 in Kaduna.
Displaced communities were exposed to harsh weather conditions and in need of shelter due to the destruction of their houses.
Abduction and attacks have been reported for years with Fulani herders implicated. Many communities in affected states are living under the threat of severe insecurity.
