Edo Vigilante Warns of Growing Insecurity After Police Seize Firearms Amid Fulani Hunters/Uromi Crisis

 Audoz Buzz News Report: "Our Communities Are No Longer Safe" – Edo Vigilante Speaks After Police Seize Guns Over Fulani Hunters/Uromi Crisis


Uromi, Edo State – April 7, 2025 

Tensions in Edo State’s Uromi community have reached a boiling point as the ongoing Fulani hunters and local farmers’ crisis continues to escalate. The recent police action of seizing firearms from local vigilante groups has sparked outrage among residents who fear for their safety.


The crisis began when violent clashes erupted between Fulani hunters and Uromi farmers over land disputes and grazing rights. Fulani herders, who have been a traditional part of the region’s agricultural dynamics, have long been involved in disputes with farmers over land usage and cattle grazing. These tensions have led to a series of violent confrontations, resulting in both casualties and property damage.


Local vigilante groups, who have been working to maintain peace in the area, found themselves caught in the middle of this violence. In a controversial move, the police recently seized a significant number of firearms from the vigilante groups, citing concerns about the illegal possession and proliferation of weapons. While the police maintain that this action is aimed at reducing violence, the local vigilantes argue that they are the ones on the frontlines of protecting their communities.


A member of the Edo State Vigilante Group, speaking exclusively to Audoz Buzz, expressed deep concern. “Our communities are no longer safe,” the vigilante leader stated. “We have been left vulnerable, without the necessary tools to protect ourselves from these attacks. The police should be focusing on resolving the core issue, not disarming those of us who are trying to protect our homes and loved ones.”


The police have defended their actions, emphasizing the need for law and order and stating that the unregulated use of firearms only intensifies the violence in the region. They assured the public that measures would be taken to restore peace and prevent further bloodshed.


However, local farmers and Fulani herders have called for open dialogue to address the underlying issues fueling the crisis. As the community remains divided and fearful of more violence, many are calling for both state and federal governments to intervene and facilitate a peaceful resolution.


For now, Uromi residents are left in a state of uncertainty, as their once-safe community grapples with the repercussions of an unresolved conflict. The tension continues to build, with calls for greater security measures and a more comprehensive solution that addresses the root causes of the violence.


Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as Audoz Buzz continues to cover the unfolding crisis in Edo State.


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