MACBAN denies U.S. sanctions threat, denies involvement in attacks
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) denies U.S. sanctions threat, denies involvement in attacks on Christians. National President Baba Othman Ngenzarma states group includes all ethnicities and religions, denies carrying weapons or sponsoring attacks. U.S. resolution cites Christian discrimination and violence, urging sanctions including travel bans and asset freezes. MACBAN works with Nigerian security agencies, sharing evidence of cooperation including member deaths. Herder conflicts driven by land disputes, not religion or ethnicity, according to Ngenzarma.