Is This Video Linked to a Protest by Eha-Amufu Women Over Fulani Herdsmen Attack?
Umoh Umoh
There is a video of cows destroying a cornfield on Instagram claiming that Fulani herdsmen freely graze their cattle on farmlands in the South East, destroying crops and attacking farmers who resist.
On March 7, 2025, an Instagram user @barristerstreet posted the video and captioned it: “Fulani herdsmen freely graze their cattle on farmlands in the South East, destroying crops and attacking farmers who resist.The Women of Eha-Amufu are protesting against this ongoing violence, demanding justice and security for their communities. @pnmbah”
As of the time this report was published, the post had about 329 views and over 460 likes. The same claim was found on X, here.
VERIFICATION
A Google reverse image search of a screenshot from the footage revealed that the video is not recent. The original video seen here, here, and here was posted on February 1, 2025, with a background song. The original video posted by diamond_killertz has a Swahilli caption; “Embu waza tu wewe ndio mwenye mahindi 😔 😔 hii vita ni kama Israel na palestina haijawah kuisha”, which translates to,“Just imagine that you are the owner of maize 😔 😔 this war is like Israel and Palestine has never ended.”
The fact-checker reached out to the handle to ascertain the exact location of the video but there has been no response as of the time this report was published. However, a look through the profile of the instagram user and the youtube link on it revealed that the user is based in Tanzania.
Is There A Recent Report of Fulani Herders Grazing Farmlands?
Vanguard News reported in February 2024 that the Enugu State Graduate Farmers suffered significant losses due to herders’ activities in Enugu State, Nigeria. Their 35,000-hectare rice farm at the Ojoloko Farm Site in Umuiba, Nara, Nkanu East Local Government Area, was extensively damaged by cattle grazing. Farmers reported that herders allowed their cattle to consume their crops and even set portions of the fields on fire, leading to losses amounting to billions of naira.
In December 2024, further concerns arose when cattles reportedly destroyed a 22.45 km canal at the Ada Rice Farm in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area that was rehabilitated recently. This canal was crucial for irrigating 1,500 hectares of rice fields intended for dry-season farming. The destruction affected water supply and threatened the livelihoods of local farmers, many of whom had previously abandoned their farms due to security fears.
Is The Recent Protest By Women in Enugu Related to a Herders Attack?
On March 4, 2025, The Punch reported that women from Eha-Amufu communities in Enugu State, Nigeria, organised protests against alleged attacks by Fulani herdsmen. The demonstrations involved blocking major highways to draw attention to their grievances. Protesters reported that since 2020, over 150 individuals have been killed, and more than 28 farm settlements have been occupied by attackers claiming that the attacks have reportedly led to the displacement of residents from their homes and farms, disrupting their primary means of livelihood.
During the protest, there was no mention of a recent herders attack but the protesters accused security agencies of failing to protect them and allowing herders to destroy their farms and settlements.
CONCLUSION
The trending video showing cows destroying a cornfield and linking it to the recent protest is MISLEADING as the video is not a recent one and the incident depicted in the footage did not happen in South-east Nigeria but in an East African country.
