According to a report by Daily Post on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Baba Ngelzarma, National President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, has said insurgents have taken the lives of more Muslims than Christians in the country.
He made the statement while acknowledging that the level of violence in some regions amounts to genocide.
Baba Ngelzarma explained that many Muslim communities have suffered repeated attacks over the years.
He noted that these incidents have displaced families, destroyed livelihoods, and left many communities living in fear.
According to him, the scale of killings shows that insecurity has cut across different regions, affecting people regardless of their background.
Baba Ngelzarma also stated that some public discussions often create the wrong impression about herders.
He said the challenges affecting pastoralists are widely misunderstood, and this misunderstanding contributes to tension between communities.
He maintained that most herders are peaceful and are also victims of constant attacks, theft, and displacement.
Baba Ngelzarma emphasized that any herdsman found with dangerous weapons such as rifles or similar arms should be regarded as a criminal.
He said genuine herders do not move around with weapons and that those who do are not representing the association.
He added that criminals often disguise themselves as herders, and this contributes to the negative perception of pastoral communities.
Baba Ngelzarma explained that debates around cattle breeding sometimes ignore important details about the livestock sector.
He said some people argue that cattle breeding is a private business and should not receive attention from authorities.
He pointed out that other private sectors in the country also rely on government support, especially for infrastructure that enables them to operate safely and efficiently.
Baba Ngelzarma said the livestock sector requires structured support to function properly.
He stated that pastoralists face challenges related to grazing routes, water access, and security.
According to him, addressing these issues would help reduce conflicts, improve livestock production, and limit the movement that often brings herders into disputes with farming communities.
Baba Ngelzarma added in the interview that coordinated efforts from both government and stakeholders are needed to address insecurity and improve the livestock industry.
He said the situation requires practical solutions that consider the experiences of affected communities.
He said: “You know that there was a time the media started saying that cattle breeding is a private business, they should cater for their cows, I laughed.
“Even airline business is a private business but the government does consider airports for flights to land and take off. View, More,
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