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Deadly Clashes Erupt Between Herders and Farmers in Nigeria

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A bloody clash between herders and farmers in northern Nigeria has claimed at least 17 lives, highlighting the ongoing tensions that plague the nation’s agricultural landscape. The violence erupted on [Date] in [Location], where a long-standing dispute over land rights and access to grazing pastures has escalated into deadly conflict. Witnesses described harrowing scenes of gunfire and destruction as both sides fought fiercely for control of their respective territories. The clashes have forced hundreds to flee their homes, adding to the humanitarian crisis already plaguing the region. Authorities are struggling to contain the escalating violence, with calls for calm and dialogue growing in intensity amidst concerns that this tragedy could mark a turning point in the volatile relationship between herders and farmers across Nigeria.

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