An Arewa influencer has warned Plateau communities of a looming reprisal attacks from Fulani herders, after 18 of their cows died from grazing on Fumigated Farmland in Plateau.
The influencer suggested that reprisals are justified responses to provocations. Such rhetoric exacerbates tensions and can incite further violence.
Experts have highlighted the role of misinformation and polarizing narratives in fueling the farmer-herder conflict, emphasizing the need for responsible communication to prevent escalation.
