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A trending video showing an alleged fulani herdsman uprooting cassava tubers from a farm to feed cattle has sparked reactions on social media.
In the video, a young boy is seen inside what appears to be a cassava farm, pulling cassava tubers from the soil to feed cattle.
The boy continues uprooting the cassava and giving the tubers to the cows, while the person recording the incident can be heard speaking to and encouraging him.
The footage has generated widespread reactions, with social media users expressing concern over the destruction of farmers’ crops and the potential impact on livelihoods and food production.
Some commenters criticised the alleged destruction of the cassava farm, while others used the incident to raise broader concerns about conflicts between farmers and cattle herders in Nigeria.
Public reactions
Reacting to the video, Azuannuka1 wrote: “The only thing Nigeria benefits from Fulani is destruction and bloodshed.”
Alhausawiy wrote: “And the city dwelling Fulani expect us to say Fulani are good people,kind, loving and peaceful!”
Solid wrote: “I don’t even understand how the fulani people do reason at all..bunch of foolish terrorists.”
Kelvin wrote: “These what fulani terrorists jihadist groups are doing in Nigeria and nobody is talking about it.”
Chrisnenche12 wrote: “What is this rubbish. Someone will suffer finish and you waste their efforts cos of what.”
Foxy wrote: “This constant destruction of farms points to a grave failure of leadership to protect livelihoods. Our government must prioritize the safety of farmers and food security.”
Watch the video here…
Video of Fulani herdsmen uprooting someone’s farm crops to feed their cows. pic.twitter.com/rhVtWvPJD7
— CHUKS
(@ChuksEricE) September 27, 2026