12 causes of ethnic conflict in Nigeria – #2, #6 and #8 has led to death of millions of people

 10) Herdsmen Attack

Failure by government security forces to stop brazen attacks of one ethnic group over others is a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. Killings by a group suspected to be Fulani herdsmen in various parts of the country without government sanctions, had given these criminals confidence to go on carrying out these heinous crimes.

Monthly, you hear that herdsmen attacked one community or another sacking it and destroying lives and property. Until groups that kill other citizens and cause unrest receive adequate punishments for their crime, to serve as deterrent to other groups this unprovoked attacks and killings will continue. Though you cannot liken herdsmen attack to disputes over ownership of land, we should condemn both.