In a harrowing incident that underscores the persistent violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, Unongu Albert from Hagher Village has reported the killing of his wife by suspected Fulani herders on their farmland. The attack, detailed during a town hall series by News Central TV on July 10, 2025, highlights the escalating tensions and humanitarian crisis in the region.
Albert recounted the tragic event, stating, “One staff sergeant, Maxwell, went to the farm where my wife is and now shoot one gun up. Immediately she came back home Fulani came and attacked my wife.” This incident is said to follow years of displacement and recurring floods, exacerbating the vulnerability of local farming communities.
The herder-farmer conflict, which has claimed over 5,700 lives and displaced more than 150,000 people since 2011, as reported by Mews Central TV. This violence is said to be part of a broader pattern of clashes that have intensified since the return of democracy in 1999, often taking on dangerous religious and ethnic dimensions. The involvement of a staff sergeant is also said to suggest possible military presence, adding complexity to the security challenges in the area.
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