Residents of Elelu village in Edo State have declared a total ban on beef consumption and sales, accusing herdsmen of turning their farmlands into kidnapping hotspots. The drastic move follows the killing of seven villagers, including a vigilante commander, in just two weeks, leaving the community in mourning and demanding government intervention.
- Beef Ban: A symbolic and economic protest against herdsmen-linked violence.
- Recent Attacks: Seven kidnapped (one still missing), three vigilantes killed defending farmlands.
- Human Toll: Widows like Blessing Ogedegbe plead for jobs; farmers face starvation.
- Demands: Permanent security checkpoints, forest clearance operations, and farming support.
- Ultimatum: Threat to occupy Edo Govt House if no action is taken.
Can economic boycotts like this pressure authorities into action, or do they risk escalating tensions?
