Nigeria: November 1, 2001

Archives

A retired army colonel is supervising the training of 6,000 Tiv tribesmen in Benue state. A Tiv militia group killed 19 soldiers last month, mistaking them for militiamen from the Jukun tribe. There has long been bad feeling between the Tiv and other tribes in central Nigeria. Police are arresting Tic suspected of militia activity or possession of illegal weapons. 

X

ad

Help Keep StrategyPage Open

First came Facebook, then came Twitter, and finally, AI has arrived. They have all caused a decline in our business, but AI may be the deadliest innovation. We are currently in survival mode. Our writers and staff receive no payment in some months, and even when they do, it is below the minimum wage for their efforts. You can support us with your donations or subscriptions. Please help us keep our doors open.

Make sure you spread the word about us. Two ways to do that are to like us on Facebook and follow us on X.

Subscribe   Donate   Close