BREAKING; Ongoing Blockade in Zarama as Women in Yenagoa Protest Against Fulani Herdsmen’s Threats

In a bid to address the alarming destruction of crops and life-threatening situations posed by Fulani herdsmen, women in Zarama, Yenagoa, have initiated a peaceful protest, leading to a blockade on the east-west road.

The Zarama women are urgently calling on both the Federal and State Governments to intervene and provide assistance. Recent incidents involving Fulani herdsmen in the area have resulted in the loss of lives, especially among children, and extensive damage to farmlands.

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Expressing their distress, the women emphasize the urgent need for government intervention to curb the escalating threats posed by the Fulani herdsmen. The blockade stands as a symbolic plea for attention and action in the face of these ongoing challenges.

Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and the women hope that their peaceful demonstration will draw the necessary attention to ensure the safety and security of their community.