Nigeria: 30,000 Armed Fulani Militants Driving Nigeria's Insecurity - U.S. Report

Nigeria: 30,000 Armed Fulani Militants Driving Nigeria's Insecurity - U.S. Report

A report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, has revealed that an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, worsening insecurity and religious freedom violations in several parts of the country.

30,000 armed Fulani militants driving Nigeria’s insecurity

A report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, has revealed that an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, worsening insecurity and religious freedom violations in several parts of the country. The report, released in May 2026 and titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,” described the armed groups as some of the deadliest non-stat…

30,000 Fulani militants fuelling Nigeria’s insecurity – US report - OGUN STATE TELEVISION

An estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are operating across Nigeria in groups ranging from 10 to 1,000 members, according to the May 2026 report released by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. The report stated that the militants have become some of the deadliest non-state actors driving religious freedom violations in Nigeria. Titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,” the rep…

Nigeria under siege as report reveals over 30,000 armed Fulani nationwide

A new report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has raised fresh international concern over worsening insecurity in Nigeria, estimating that about 30,000 armed Fulani militants are operating across parts of the country and contributing significantly to violence, displacement, and religious tensions. The report, released in May 2026 and titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,” …

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