Tag: Miyetti-Allah

Benue: MACBAN denies killing 16 villagers in fresh attack

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MACBAN denies Benue killing

The Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, (MACBAN), Benue State Chapter, has distanced itself from the attack and massacre of innocent people in Otukpo-Nobi, Otukpo local government area, in the state. According to reports, the incident took place in the early hours of Sunday, which claimed the lives of around 16 people. Residents of the neighborhood said that armed herders carried out the attack. Angered by the tragedy, youths and women stormed Ochidoma’s palace in protest, bringing the victims’ bodies. However, in a statement released on Monday by MACBAN’s state…

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10 suspects arrested over killing of MACBAN Chairman

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Suspects arrest MACBAN Chairman

Ten suspects have been arrested by the Benue State Police Command in connection with the killing of the Chairman of Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), in the state, Arɗo Risku Mohammed, and one Yakubu Isa. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Udeme Edet, who made this known in a statement issued yesterday, explained that the arrest followed intensive intelligence gathering and coordinated tactical operations carried out by the Command. The Police spokesperson said the suspects were apprehended on the night of June 27, 2026…

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EFCC files money laundering, terrorism financing charges against MACBAN’s president, Bodejo

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EFCC Bodejo

Baahir Adamu, Jalingo A major legal battle is set to begin as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) moves to arraign Bello Bodejo, the President of Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), over allegations involving $2.53 million reportedly linked to money laundering and terrorism financing.  According to information surrounding the case, the EFCC is expected to present charges against Bodejo in court as part of its ongoing efforts to investigate and prosecute financial crimes. The anti-graft agency alleges that the funds in question are connected to activities that…

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Security agents arrest Miyetti-Allah leader, Bodejo in Taraba

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Security agents arrest Bodejo

Security agents on Thursday night arrested the President of Miyetti-Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. Bodejo, who is seeking the Taraba-Central Senatorial seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was arrested after earlier arriving in the state aboard a private jet. He reportedly landed at the Ɗanbaba Suntai Airport at about 1:20 pm and was received by thousands of supporters from the five local government areas that make up Taraba Central Senatorial District. Speaking in a telephone interview, Bodejo’s personal aide, Umar,…

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Plateau: “We’re not Miyetti-Allah” — Fulani Christians

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Plateau Fulani Christians

…Denounce terrorist links The Fulani Christian Association of Nigeria (FCAN) has firmly rejected any connection with two prominent Fulani socio-cultural groups recently mentioned in discussions about security concerns in Nigeria. Speaking during a gathering in Miango community of Bassa local government area, Plateau State, the association said it should not be linked to the activities or positions of the Miyetti-Allah Kautal-Hore or the Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN). The clarification followed reports that the United States Congress recently classified the two organisations as terrorist groups. Chairman of FCAN,…

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Plateau: MACBAN raises alarm over alleged cattle-poisoning in community

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MACBAN raises alarm

Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) has raised alarm over the alleged killing of many cattle belonging to its members after they were reportedly poisoned while grazing around Kwi village in Riyom local government area of Plateau State. The incident, according to the association, occurred on Friday evening. Plateau State chairman of MACBAN, Ibrahim Babayo, who disclosed the development, said the attack was not isolated, noting that six cows had similarly died in the same community the previous Friday, after allegedly being poisoned. Babayo explained that the association promptly reported the…

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“Insurgents  kill more Muslims than Christians” – Miyetti Allah

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Miyetti Allah

…Says there’s genocide in Nigeria National President of the Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, (MACBAN), Baba Ngelzarma, has said insurgents have killed more Muslims than Christians in Nigeria. Ngelzarma disclosed this while admitting that there is genocide in Nigeria. In a published interview yesterday, the MACBAN national chairman said any herdsmen seen with dangerous weapons such as AK-47 are criminals.  He said: “Insurgents have killed more Muslims than Christians in Nigeria. This issue of genocide, yes there is genocide but genocide against who? “You know that there was a…

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Anniversary: Miyetti-Allah hails Tinubu

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Miyetti Allah

…Demands nomadic education Commission Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, (MACBAN),  has commended President Bola Tinubus commitment to developing Nigerias infrastructure, agricultural development, and enhanced security since his assumption of office. Its National President, Othman-Ngelzarma, made the commendation in a congratulatory letter to Tinubu yesterday, in Abuja. He said, Your one year in office, though tumultuous stands you as a man of courage, conviction, and vision with Renewed Hope to make Nigeria great. Your commitment to developing Nigerias infrastructure, Agricultural development, and enhanced security is a testimony that you are…

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Alleged terrorism: Court frees Miyetti-Allah President, Bodejo

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Bodejo

President of Miyetti-Allah Kautal Kore, Bello Bodejo became a free man yesterday, after the Federal Government withdrew alleged terrorism charges filed against him. The charges against Bodejo were withdrawn by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) on resumption of the trial yesterday. Upon resuming hearing, the lawyer to the AGF, Aderonke Imana, moved an oral application for the withdrawal of the three-count charge The lawyer said the application was under Section 108 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015. She said the request was further…

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Court fixes May 29 to commence trial of Miyetti-Allah leader

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Miyetti Allah leader

Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo, of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has fixed May 29 to begin the trial of detained leader of the pan-Fulani cultural group, Miyetti-Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo. The court fixed the date after dismissing the application for bail of the accused person. At the last adjourned date, the bail application was fixed for ruling and commencement of trial of Bodejo, but his absence in court stalled the trial from going ahead. Shortly after the court fixed the date for trial, his counsel, Dr Ahmed Raji,…

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