30,000 armed Fulani militants increase insecurity in Nigeria,

The claim that “30,000 armed Fulani militants” are causing increased insecurity in Nigeria refers to reports and statements—often from government officials or media—linking large numbers of Fulani herders, some armed, to communal clashes, cattle‑raiding, and attacks on villages across the country’s Middle Belt and northern regions. While the Fulani are a diverse ethnic group, a minority have taken up arms and are involved in violent disputes over land, resources, and politics, contributing to rising insecurity. Exact figures such as 30,000 are disputed and not independently verified, but the overall trend shows a growing militarization of some Fulani groups amid... Views Nigeria