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Why are farmers and herders fighting in Nigeria?

They once lived side-by-side in peace, but not any longer. Why has there been so much tension - and at times actual violence – between farmers and herders in Nigeria?

Where did it all go wrong?

Not that long ago, Nigerian farmers and cattle herders used to live side-by-side in peace.

But those memories seem to belong to a distant past now.

In recent years, tensions have escalated between these communities - so much so, that deadly attacks have become frequent.

How did it all begin then? And how can farmers and herders find peace again?

Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja)

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