Bandits Assassinate Cattle Dealer, Miyetti Allah Blames Farmer-Herder Clashes for Rising Violence

Bandits have been targeting cattle dealers as part of their attacks in Nigeria, according to Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association president Alhaji Baba Ngelzarma. The group blames the violence on farmer-herder clashes and banditry.

Bandit attacks on cattle dealers have been escalating, with the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria attributing the violence to assassinations carried out by these bandits. According to Alhaji Baba Ngelzarma, national president of the association, the motive behind these attacks is to eliminate key figures in the cattle trade. The recent attack on a state leader, coupled with the ongoing farmer-herder clashes, has highlighted the growing tensions between farmers and herders in Nigeria. These attacks have resulted in significant losses for the cattle breeders' association and threaten the country's food security.