Herders Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/herders/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:21:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Herders Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/herders/ 32 32 42672738 Securing the Soil: How Land Holds the Key to Nigeria’s Ranching Future, By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/31/herders-soil-land-farmer/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:01:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=187307 Securing the Soil: How Land Holds the Key to Nigeria’s Ranching Future By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi Nigeria’s renewed push toward agricultural transformation and national security consolidation has found expression in the Federal Government’s ranching reform initiative, a policy direction that signals a deliberate shift toward modern livestock management. Spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Livestock […]

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]]> 187307 Why Nigeria Must Finally Embrace Ranching Reform, By As-sayyidul Arafat https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/08/why-nigeria-must-finally/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:50:06 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=186280 Why Nigeria Must Finally Embrace Ranching Reform By As-sayyidul Arafat For decades, Nigeria’s ranching debate has remained trapped in a cycle of political rhetoric, cultural sensitivities, and mutual suspicion. Yet the realities confronting the country today, ranging from worsening insecurity in farming communities to escalating food prices and mounting pressure on Nigeria’s agricultural credibility have […]

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]]> 186280 Why Transitioning to Ranching Matters for Nigeria’s Security and Livestock Sector, By Oyeyemi Abolade https://prnigeria.com/2026/02/09/grazing-nigeria-ranching/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:16:07 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=182816 Why Transitioning to Ranching Matters for Nigeria’s Security and Livestock Sector By Oyeyemi Abolade “A goat that feeds on another man’s farm prepares the ground for a quarrel.” This old proverb captures, with unsettling accuracy, the tension spreading across many parts of Nigeria today. Open grazing once worked when land was plentiful and communities were […]

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]]> 182816 Ranching as a Path to Ending Herder–Farmer Conflicts https://prnigeria.com/2026/01/23/ranching-security-ending/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:14:15 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=180885 Ranching as a Path to Ending Herder–Farmer Conflicts By Humaid Rabiu Shehu While navigating the vast and often chaotic terrain of social media recently, I came across a short but compelling video analysing the prospects of ranching as a tool for strengthening Nigeria’s national security architecture. What initially appeared to be a routine agricultural conversation […]

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]]> 180885 The Rise of Lakurawa Insurgency and Nigeria’s Security Gaps, by Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi https://prnigeria.com/2024/12/01/rise-lakurawa-insurgency/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:50:52 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=151441 The Rise of Lakurawa Insurgency and Nigeria’s Security Gaps By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi The retreat of members of Lakurawa, a religious sect, from their strongholds in Kebbi and Sokoto communities following a coordinated military offensive is a welcome development. This sect had become a significant security concern, wreaking havoc on residents and exacerbating hardships in […]

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]]> 151441 Gov Namadi visits Audi, urges NSCDC to tackle farmers/herdsmen clashes https://prnigeria.com/2023/07/07/gov-namadi-visits-audi-urges-nscdc-to-tackle-farmers-herdsmen-clashes/ Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:24:26 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=100739 Gov Namadi visits Audi, urges NSCDC to tackle farmers/herdsmen clashes Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state paid a working visit on Wednesday evening to Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, at the National Headquarters, Abuja. Gov. Namadi commended the Corps for its pivotal roles in the […]

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]]> 100739 COPAN Seeks FG’s Intervention as Vigilantes’ Kill Herders in 7 States https://prnigeria.com/2023/05/25/herders-vigilantes-copan/ Thu, 25 May 2023 19:03:25 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=95773 COPAN Seeks FG’s Intervention as Vigilantes’ Kill Herders in 7 States The Coalition of Pastoralists Associations in Nigeria, COPAN, has lamented the persistent attacks on herders in the country. According to COPAN, pastoralists in the country have never had it so bad, despite having a fulani man as Nigerian leader in the last eight years. […]

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]]> 95773 The Lynched Herdsmen in Birnin- Gwari were Terrorists mercenaries from Sudan- BEPU Replies Kaduna Govt https://prnigeria.com/2022/10/03/the-lynched-herdmen-birnin/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:07:03 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=80901 The Lynched Herdsmen in Birnin Gwari were Terrorists mercenaries from Sudan- BEPU Replies Kaduna Govt Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressive Union (BEPU) is saddened with the mob action by aggrieved youths in Birnin-Gwari on Sunday 2nd October, 2022 where two alleged “herdsmen” were killed in a cruel and gruesome manner. 2. BEPU, a distinct and peaceful union […]

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]]> 80901 Anti-Banditry: El-Rufai condemns lynching of Herders in Birnin Gwari LGA https://prnigeria.com/2022/10/02/anti-banditry-rufai-condemns/ Sun, 02 Oct 2022 15:50:52 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=80647 Anti-Banditry: El-Rufai condemns lynching of Herders in Birnin Gwari LGA – Directs thorough investigations to fish out killers – Re-iterates importance of recourse to law The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i has condemned in the strongest terms the killing of two herders by a mob in Birnin Gwari LGA. Security agencies reported that […]

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]]> 80647 Herders killed in reprisal in Zangon Kataf LGA. https://prnigeria.com/2021/08/23/herders-killed-reprisal-zangon-kataf-lga/ Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:31:26 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=65655 Herders killed in reprisal in Zangon Kataf LGA. Three herders are reported to have been killed in an attack by unidentified persons who stormed Ribok, Tsoriyang and Kankada general area of Zangon Kataf LGA. According to reports from security agencies, the attack was a reprisal to the earlier attack in Ungwan Dooh (Mado) area. The […]

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]]> 65655 North-Central Zone Demands Fair Resources Allocation https://prnigeria.com/2021/07/10/north-central-demands-resources/ Sat, 10 Jul 2021 13:07:40 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=64535 North-Central Zone Demands Fair Resources Allocation North Central Geo-political zone has demanded for fairness in the allocation of resources, saying they have been shortchanged since the return of democracy in 1999, despite playing major role to those that have emerged Presidents of Nigeria irrespective of their political affiliation. Niger State Governor and Chairman, North Central […]

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]]> 64535 Troops rescue abducted victims, Herders, Cattle in Jema’a LGA https://prnigeria.com/2021/05/24/troops-rescue-victims-herders-jemaa/ Mon, 24 May 2021 16:38:13 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=63445 Troops rescue abducted victims, Herders, Cattle in Jema’a LGA Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) reported the rescue of two victims who were abducted by armed bandits along Gidan Waya-Godogodo-Jagindi road in Jema’a local government area. The Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, was briefed at the Headquarters of Sector 7, Operation Safe […]

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]]> 63445 Troops Sight Large Migrant Herders on Transit in Kaduna https://prnigeria.com/2021/05/06/troops-herders-transit-kaduna/ Thu, 06 May 2021 13:15:51 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=63102 Troops Sight Large Migrant Herders on Transit in Kaduna Security agencies have confirmed to the Kaduna State Government that a group of migrating persons sighted around Tafa village in Kagarko local government area, were identified as a band of traveling herders. This followed several distress calls from citizens on movement of armed bandits in the […]

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]]> 63102 Agro Rangers: NSCDC Beefs Up Security for farmers and herders https://prnigeria.com/2019/09/04/agro-nscdc-security-farmers/ Wed, 04 Sep 2019 16:24:33 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=24834 Agro Rangers: NSCDC Beefs Up Security for farmers and herders Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has commended the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over security measures taken to protect the farmers and herders in the country. The governor gave this commendation while on a courtesy visit to the Commandant General NSCDC Abdullahi […]

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]]> 24834 Ruga Settlement Will Provide Basic Amenities for Willing Host Communities- Presidency https://prnigeria.com/2019/07/01/ruga-basic-amenities-communities/ https://prnigeria.com/2019/07/01/ruga-basic-amenities-communities/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2019 14:07:05 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=22724 Ruga Settlement Will Provide Basic Amenities for Willing Host Communities The Presidency wishes to draw attention to recent unhelpful comments regarding the plan to stop roaming of cattle herders with the attendant clashes with farmers. “Ruga Settlement” that seeks to settle migrant pastoral families simply means rural settlement in which animal farmers, not just cattle […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2019/07/01/ruga-basic-amenities-communities/feed/ 0 22724 How Bandits Kill Hunters in Zamfara- Police Spokesperson https://prnigeria.com/2018/02/16/bandits-kill-hunters-in-zamfara/ https://prnigeria.com/2018/02/16/bandits-kill-hunters-in-zamfara/#respond Fri, 16 Feb 2018 14:00:35 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=12689 How Bandits Kill Hunters in Zamfara- Police Spokesperson In response to the incident that occurred in Zurmi LGA, the Zamfara State Police command wishes to brief you on the true position of the incident. On 13th February, 2018, hunters from Birani village of Zurmi LGA intercepted and accosted a herder in the bush with some […]

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