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Benue Herders Crisis Saga: How Agatu land was secretly ceded to ‘Indigenous’ Fulani herdsmen [Documents]
Fresh evidence has emerged that could explain the decades-long hostilities between Fulani herdsmen and the people of Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Documents obtained exclusively by DAILY POST show that part of Agatu land was secretly ceded to Fulani herders in 2017, an act that some said has fueled persistent violence and tension in the region.
For years, communities in Agatu have been at odds with herdsmen over grazing on farmlands.
The conflict has left dozens dead, hundreds displaced, and farms destroyed, according to reports.
Communities including Aila, Okokolo, Obagaji, Adagbo, Akwu, Odugbehon, Odejo, among others, have been badly affected by the violence.
Residents of the affected communities have said their crops and livelihoods are under constant threat, prompting repeated resistance to herder activities.
Fresh evidence has emerged that could explain the decades-long hostilities between Fulani herdsmen and the people of Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State.
Documents obtained exclusively by DAILY POST show that part of Agatu land was secretly ceded to Fulani herders in 2017, an act that some said has fueled persistent violence and tension in the region.
For years, communities in Agatu have been at odds with herdsmen over grazing on farmlands.
The conflict has left dozens dead, hundreds displaced, and farms destroyed, according to reports.
Communities including Aila, Okokolo, Obagaji, Adagbo, Akwu, Odugbehon, Odejo, among others, have been badly affected by the violence.
Residents of the affected communities have said their crops and livelihoods are under constant threat, prompting repeated resistance to herder activities.
However, the newly surfaced documents have revealed a deeper dimension: the 2017 ceding of land in Adapati Island, which has been cited by both sides as a point of contention.
The agreement, dated January 6, 2017, was reportedly supervised by Capt. I.A. Yusuf, then the Sole Administrator of Agatu LGA.
Under its terms, among others, it stated: “Adapati Island would be open only for grazing, not residence. Only ‘indigenous Fulani’ with verified identities could graze on the island.”
Despite these conditions, the agreement has been widely criticized as secretive and exclusionary, with no input from the traditional leaders or the local community.
Chief Echechofu Ogwola, clan head of the Ayele/Igagishu Clan, whose authority covers Adapati land, has disowned the agreement.
Represented by a legal firm, E-O Samson & Partners, the clan affirmed that the ceding of the land was conducted without consent, making it null and void under customary law.
It said: “At no time whatsoever was our Client, the Adapati community, or any lawful traditional authority consulted, invited, or involved before the purported ceding or opening of Adapati communal land to Fulani herdsmen for grazing purposes.
“The land in question is customary community land, held in trust by the Clan Head for and on behalf of the people. Any purported agreement affecting such land without the knowledge, consent, or participation of the landowners is null, void, and of no legal effect.”
The firm highlighted what it describes as serial breaches of the agreement, which include: destruction of indigenous homes and farmlands; grazing beyond Adapati Island into other community lands; and use of firearms and machetes, leading to violent clashes.
The controversy is further complicated by the Benue State Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law, 2017, which took effect on May 22, 2017.
Key provisions include: Section 5: Requires a gubernatorial permit for grazing; none exists for Adapati.
Section 19: Prohibits nomadic herding outside designated ranches.
The clan’s legal representatives have formally demanded:
“Immediate invalidation of the January 6, 2017 agreement.
“Immediate cessation of all grazing activities and removal of herders, cattle, and illegal structures from Adapati land. Written confirmation of compliance within 30 days.
“The unlawful grazing activities have occasioned enormous losses, economic hardship, environmental degradation, and insecurity to farmers and residents of Adapati and adjoining communities. Our Client and his people can no longer tolerate the continued violation of their proprietary, possessory, and customary rights.”
“Failure to comply,” the firm warned, “will trigger legal action and petitions to state authorities.”
Earlier, the chairman of Agatu, Melvin Ejeh, revoked the 2017 grazing agreement that granted herders access to Adapati Island and ordered all armed herders to vacate Agatu communities with immediate effect.
He described the agreement, entered into by a former sole administrator, as one that was not executed in good faith and had negative consequences for the people of Agatu.
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Bauchi State has confirmed that nine passengers lost their lives, while 10 others sustained injuries in a fatal road crash in the state.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
CC Apaji Danladi Boyi, the Sector Commander of FRSC,, revealed this on Friday while briefing journalists in his office.
He said the accident occurred at about 6:20 a.m. along the Jama’are–Azare axis of the Kano–Maiduguri Expressway.
According to Boyi, the crash involved a commercial vehicle with registration number KTG 181 ZZ, which was conveying 19 passengers from Gombe to Kano.
“The fatal crash involved a commercial vehicle carrying 19 passengers from Gombe to Kano,” he said.
The FRSC commander explained that preliminary findings pointed to overspeeding, driver fatigue and loss of control as the likely causes of the accident, adding that investigations were still ongoing.
“Our initial investigation suggests that overspeeding and fatigue, which led to loss of control, may have caused the crash,” Boyi stated.
He said FRSC operatives promptly rescued the injured victims and took them to the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, where they are currently receiving treatment.
The remains of those who died were deposited at the hospital morgue for identification and collection by their families.
Boyi added that the corps’ Operation Zero Tolerance was still ongoing across Bauchi State, noting that patrols had been intensified on major highways.
He also warned motorists to obey traffic rules, stressing that traffic volume remained high as many travellers were still returning to their destinations after the yuletide and New Year holidays.
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Popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker Muyiwa Ademola has explained why he was absent at the burial of his cousin, late actress Allwell Ademola, held in Lagos.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The Yoruba movie star addressed his absence in an emotional social media post shortly after the burial ceremony.
Ademola Buried in Lagos Amid Industry Presence
Allwell Ademola’s burial ceremony took place between Thursday, January 8, and Friday, January 9, with her remains laid to rest at a cemetery in the Yaba area of Lagos.
Several notable figures from the Yoruba movie industry attended the ceremony to pay their last respects.
However, fans quickly noticed that Muyiwa Ademola was missing from the event.
Why Muyiwa Ademola Was Absent
Following the burial, Muyiwa Ademola took to his social media page to explain the reason for his absence.
According to him, he was out of the country at the time of the burial and could not return in time to witness his cousin’s final journey.
Actor Pens Emotional Farewell Message
In his tribute, Muyiwa Ademola expressed deep pain over his cousin’s death and reflected on the uncertainty of life.
The actor asked Allwell Ademola to pass his greetings to departed family members, including his father Awofe Ademola and Uncle Adetokunbo Ademola
He wrote:
“It’s a final Goodbye Couz
The saddest part is my not being in the country to witness your final journey back home.
Your death is just another painful reminder that tomorrow is never promised!
Each day we live is deducted from the days we would live on earth, each birthday we celebrate takes us closer to our final birthday!
May we live long, amen.
Sun re o Omo Oba EniObanke Ademola, bami ki baba mi Awofe Ademola, ki Uncle Adetokunbo Ademola… o digba o! O di gbere!”
Netizens Reacts
Following the post, social media users flooded the comment section with condolences and prayers for the Ademola family.
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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested one of the two brothers accused of brutally k!lling their father in Numan Local Government Area of the state. ....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The arrested suspect has been identified as David ThankGod, while his younger brother, Joshua ThankGod, remains on the run.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, who confirmed the development to SaharaReporters on Thursday, January 8, 2026, said David was apprehended in Taraba State.
“He was picked up in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital,” Nguroje disclosed, adding that efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspect.
On January 3, residents of Numan town were plunged into shock and mourning after the two brothers allegedly strangled their father to d3ath in the early hours of the day.
The deceased, Ogar ThankGod, a well-known businessman in Numan, was reportedly attacked at about 1am at his residence in the Gwe-da-Mallam area of the town.
Sources said the suspects, aged 23 and 25, allegedly carried out the act following a lingering family dispute that had earlier degenerated into a police case.
According to SP Nguroje, investigations revealed that the suspects were called back from Lagos by their sister to address the family crisis, a move that eventually escalated into the fatal incident.
“The matter was already a police case before the unfortunate incident,” the PPRO said.
The k!lling sparked outrage and disbelief among residents, with many describing the incident as one of the most disturbing family tragedies to hit the community in recent times.
The police said investigations were ongoing and assured that the remaining suspect would be brought to justice.
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