{"id":1031,"date":"2026-03-31T01:12:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T01:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iustitia.com.br\/en\/?page_id=1031"},"modified":"2026-03-31T01:12:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T01:12:37","slug":"medo-constante-milicias-fulanis-atacam-tres-estados-em-apenas-24-horas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iustitia.com.br\/en\/?page_id=1031","title":{"rendered":"Constant fear: fulani militias attack three states in just 24 hours"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jerry Saleh, one of the victims of Fulani Militia attack whose hand was amputated Credit: Ekani Olikita.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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\r\n\tOn March 25, 2026, a wave of violent attacks attributed to Fulani militias left entire communities in panic in north-central Nigeria<\/strong><\/p>

In a single day, the states of Benue, Taraba, and Nasarawa registered serious incidents, with injuries, deaths, and property destruction, reinforcing the feeling of permanent insecurity among the region’s residents.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nIn Makurdi, the capital of Benue, the problem began around 6:15 PM, near Afubo Island, next to the Wadata market.<\/p>

\r\nA simple argument over the price of a ticket on a motorized wooden canoe quickly escalated.<\/p>

\r\nFulani passengers reportedly called for armed reinforcements on land, who attacked the other passengers and local residents upon arrival.<\/p>

\r\nSeveral people were seriously injured.<\/p>

\r\nThe canoe’s motor operator, Jerry Saleh, had his hand amputated.<\/p>

\r\nTwo brothers, Edoh and Adah Adikwu, were also seriously injured, as was another farmer.<\/p>

\r\nThe victims are being treated at the Federal Medical Center and Sandra Hospital in the city.<\/p>

\r\nWhat most frightens residents is that the attack happened very close to important military installations, such as the Nigerian Army Engineering School and a Special Forces unit.<\/p>

\r\nA resident of Makurdi summed up the general feeling: “We live in constant fear.<\/p>

\r\nThese attackers act right next to military bases and disappear without consequences, as if no one is protecting us.”\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThat same night, in Timga, a village on the outskirts of Ananum, in Donga County, Taraba, Fulani militiamen launched surprise attacks.<\/p>

\r\nThey arrived speaking Fulani and shouting “Allahu Akbar,” shooting and setting houses on fire.<\/p>

\r\nResidents like Terdue Oeseer, Tyoar Christopher Mbahenyan, and Manasseh Tyozrnda lost everything they had.<\/p>

\r\nThe flames also spread to nearby areas, such as Gbagede.<\/p>

\r\nNo one died immediately because people ran into the bush and hid, but they were left with nothing.<\/p>

\r\nA resident named Moses Peva recounted: “The Fulani attackers came at night, speaking in slang and shouting ‘Allahu Akbar,’ shooting and burning houses.<\/p>

\r\nWe had no choice but to flee into the bush.<\/p>

\r\nEverything we owned is gone.”\r\n<\/p>

\r\nIn Mararaba Gurku, Nasarawa State, a common dispute between a Muslim Fulani herder and a local Christian farmer turned into tragedy.<\/p>

\r\nThe herder’s cattle invaded the plantation, and he even knocked down a mango tree.<\/p>

\r\nDuring the argument, a Christian vigilante named Sunday Adeoye shot and killed a 17-year-old Fulani boy.<\/p>

\r\nThis provoked a revenge attack by the dead boy’s companions.<\/p>

\r\nHouses, vehicles, and motorcycles were set on fire, and several people were injured.<\/p>

\r\nWhen security forces intervened to control the situation, two more people died.<\/p>

\r\nA local resident, Aboje Adoda, described the episode: “What began as a simple disagreement turned into a full-blown crisis.<\/p>

\r\nWithin hours, there were deaths, destroyed homes, and the entire community in panic.”\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThese cases illustrate a worrying pattern in Nigeria’s Middle Belt region, where long-standing disputes between Christian farmers and Muslim Fulani terrorists frequently escalate into armed violence.<\/p>

\r\nThe affected communities are predominantly Christian and live under constant tension, fearing further attacks and cycles of revenge.<\/p>

\r\nWithout a firm response from security authorities, the climate of fear is only likely to worsen, leaving families displaced and lives disrupted.

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Published in 03\/31\/2026 01h12<\/em><\/p>\r\n

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Portuguese version<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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