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The Benue State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has issued a urgent appeal to both the Federal and State Governments, calling for immediate intervention to address what it describes as persistent and escalating attacks on its members in Ohimini Local Government Area.
In a statement shared via its official channels, the association highlighted the growing insecurity faced by cattle breeders in the region, particularly in Ohimini LGA, where members have reportedly come under repeated assaults. The group expressed deep concern over the safety and livelihoods of its members, many of whom have been displaced or lost property due to the violence.
The appeal underscores a broader challenge in parts of Nigeria where clashes between herders and farming communities have fueled cycles of retaliation and communal tension. While MACBAN has long advocated for peaceful coexistence and ranching as a sustainable solution to farmer-herder conflicts, the current situation in Ohimini appears to have reached a breaking point, prompting the public call for governmental action.
Though specific details of the incidents—including the number of casualties, nature of the attacks, or alleged perpetrators—were not disclosed in the initial post, the association directed concerned parties to a fuller account shared in the comment section of its statement.
Local authorities in Benue State have yet to respond publicly to the appeal, but the development is likely to draw attention from security agencies and stakeholders working to stabilize the region. Benue, known for its anti-open grazing law enacted in 2017, has been a flashpoint in the national conversation around livestock management and rural security.
As tensions persist, the MACBAN Benue chapter’s plea serves as a reminder of the human cost behind ongoing disputes over land and resources. Both herders and farmers continue to bear the brunt of insecurity, with livelihoods hanging in the balance.
The coming days will reveal whether the federal and state governments will heed the call—and what measures, if any, will be taken to restore calm in Ohimini and prevent further escalation.
