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In Nigeria, Farmers and Herders Battle Each Other for Land

45-year-old farmer, Terhemba Iormba, who lost 8 members of his family including three of his children. They were killed during an attack in Yelwata Village, central Nigeria in mid-June.
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Terna Iwar for NPR

45-year-old farmer, Terhemba Iormba, who lost 8 members of his family including three of his children. They were killed during an attack in Yelwata Village, central Nigeria in mid-June.

Terna Iwar for NPR

In the fertile central region, the fights between herders and farmers for land access has become violent. We go to one village where over 160 people were killed in what villagers say was an effort to drive them off their farms.

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