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The US Congress has recommended that Nigerian farmers be permitted to carry arms for self-defense against attacks by armed herders and terrorists. This follows President Trump’s re-designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern due to ongoing violence.

A panel led by Congressman Riley Moore proposed measures including the removal of militias from farmland and a disarmament program. Local leaders and farming organizations have expressed support for this recommendation, while others caution against the implications of widespread civilian armament and advocate for improved policing and security measures.