Agriculture

Borno Farmlands Destroyed as Stray Elephants from Cameroon Encroach on Communities

A herd of elephants, believed to have strayed from neighboring Cameroon, has invaded several communities in Borno State, causing widespread destruction to local farmlands, according to the Ministry of Environment’s Forestry and Wildlife Department. Ayuba Peter, a Director in the ministry, confirmed the incident during an interview in Maiduguri on Monday. He noted that the […]

Insecurity

Gunmen Sack 10 Kano Villages, Destroy Farmlands

Via – Daily Trust About 10 villages in Minjibir local government area of Kano state have been sacked, with farmlands destroyed. Eyewitnesses said the incident started when suspected herders reportedly released their animals to eat from farms full of crops that are yet to be harvested. A witness said when the residents approached them, they […]