By Agbo Miracle, Lafia

The Tiv Youth Organization (TYO), Nasarawa State Chapter, has raised the alarm over what it described as a deteriorating security situation in Adudu Chiefdom, Obi Local Government Area, Nasarawa state, alleging attacks on farmers, destruction of farmlands and other acts of insecurity.

In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Isaiah Audu, the organisation called on security agencies and relevant authorities to urgently intervene to protect lives and property and restore confidence among residents.

According to the TYO, community members have linked some of the alleged incidents to individuals associated with the Anaruwa family, including Alhaji Saleh Anaruwa, whom residents identify as a Fulani youth leader in the area.

The organisation said the late Anaruwa, who reportedly settled in Adudu about a decade ago, had previously been accused by some community members of conduct allegedly contributing to tensions between farmers and herders.

TYO, however, stressed that the allegations require thorough, independent and impartial investigation before any person is held responsible.

The organisation said several incidents had reportedly occurred in 2026, including the alleged killing of 35-year-old Mrs Kpadoo Lazarus Uwua while fishing.

Other alleged victims listed by the TYO include Emmanuel Nguegbaga, Peter Atsar, Terwase Mbaanaga Fidelis, Raphael Andor and Hamza Abe, who were reportedly attacked on farms or during confrontations over farming and grazing activities.

The group urged security agencies to investigate the incidents and prosecute anyone found culpable in accordance with the law.

Beyond attacks on individuals, the TYO alleged that farmers had suffered significant losses through the destruction of crops and farm produce. He cited the case of Verlumun Aondo, whose farm was allegedly entered and more than 3,000 tubers of yam reportedly removed, cut into pieces and abandoned.

Other farmers reportedly affected include Nguegbaga Emmanuel, Tyover Hamber and Mnena Tija, while similar complaints were said to have emerged from Kertyo and Apurugh communities.

The organisation consequently called on the Nasarawa State Police Command, other security agencies, the Sarkin Adudu, Obi Local Government Council chairman and other relevant authorities to conduct a comprehensive investigation into reported killings, attacks, threats, crop destruction, alleged night grazing and encroachment on farmlands.

It also demanded adequate security for farmers returning to their farms, proper documentation of victims and their losses, prosecution based on credible evidence, and the establishment of an effective farmer-herder conflict prevention and early-warning mechanism.

The TYO emphasised that its intervention was not an attack on the Fulani ethnic group or peaceful Fulani residents living lawfully in Adudu Chiefdom, insisting that its concern was alleged criminal conduct rather than ethnicity. It said traditional positions, leadership status, influence or ethnicity should not shield anyone from accountability, while stressing that Tiv farmers have a right to cultivate their farms without fear and herders have a right to pursue lawful livelihoods without harassment.

The organisation also appealed to Tiv youths in Adudu Chiefdom to reject revenge, reprisal attacks and collective punishment, warning that retaliation could worsen the situation and create more victims. “Our response must be lawful, peaceful and firm,” the TYO said, urging authorities to act swiftly on the allegations. It reiterated its commitment to justice, peaceful coexistence and the protection of the rights and livelihoods of all law-abiding residents of Adudu Chiefdom.