The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) says its Kaduna State chapter has suffered major losses from cattle rustling and related insecurity. It reports that, between January and September 2026, cattle breeders lost more than 200,000 cattle and at least 50 members.
MACBAN attributes the losses to cattle rustling, banditry, communal clashes, and other forms of insecurity. The two reports describe the same figures and timeframe, noting that cows are taken during attacks that also result in deaths among members. While both outlets rely on MACBAN’s account, they use slightly different wording—one emphasizes the number of people killed and the overall range of insecurity causes, while the other summarizes the losses as cows taken and lives lost.
The reports do not provide details on where in Kaduna the incidents occur, how the figures were compiled, or whether security agencies have responded publicly to the claims. They also do not cite independent verification of the casualty and livestock figures.
