Armed Herdsmen Influx Raises Food Security Fears in Benue’s Logo LGA

Residents of Benue State’s Logo LGA say an influx of armed Fulani herdsmen is driving farmers from their fields, threatening local food output and peace.

Logo LGA lies in the southern part of Benue State, where most households rely on rain‑fed farming for income and food. The area had enjoyed relative calm over the past year, allowing steady cultivation of yams, cassava, and maize.

A community source described the situation as troubling, saying, “The influx of these armed men into our communities is worrisome. People are living in fear because we do not know what could happen next.”

Ukange Abogh, a well‑known yam farmer, warned that past similar movements have ended in violence and urged urgent action, stating, “We have seen this pattern before, and it often does not end well. That is why we are calling for urgent intervention.”

Residents report that the presence of armed herdsmen, accompanied by large numbers of cattle, has forced many farmers to avoid their farmlands, disrupting daily activities and creating uncertainty about planting schedules.

The disruption threatens to cut yields at a time when the region depends on harvests for both subsistence and market sales. Continued avoidance of fields could reduce local food supplies and push up prices in nearby markets.

If the trend persists, the risk of clashes between herders and farmers may rise, potentially destabilizing the wider LGA and drawing in security resources.

Watch for any deployment of security patrols or community dialogue initiatives in the coming weeks, as these will determine whether tensions ease or escalate.