In response to the situation, the Adamawa State Police Command has deployed a combined security team to the affected areas. Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed that order has been restored.
Adamawa State, Nigeria – A violent clash between herders and farmers in Adamawa State has claimed three lives and left eight others injured.
The conflict, which began in the Kodomun community, quickly spread to three neighboring villages—Kudiri, Sabonlayi, Kwayine, and Gorogbakai—within the Demsa Local Government Area, close to Yola South LGA.
According to sources, the violence erupted after the alleged killing of a youth in Kodomun by suspected herders. This incident sparked tension, leading to unrest in the nearby villages.
In response to the situation, the Adamawa State Police Command has deployed a combined security team to the affected areas. Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed that order has been restored.
Efforts to prevent further violence have also been made by both government and traditional leaders.
A crisis meeting took place at the palace of Homun Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke, the Hama Batta and paramount traditional leader of Demsa, to address pressing concerns. During the meeting, Demsa Local Government Council’s Executive Chairman, Akham Jalo, called for calm and urged both parties to address their grievances through appropriate channels.
Jalo advised farmers to report any crop damage to the authorities for compensation rather than resorting to violence. He also warned herders to avoid grazing near farmlands to prevent cattle from straying into cultivated areas.
Homun Alhamdu Teneke, the Hama Batta, emphasized the importance of following the state government’s directive that herders withdraw their cattle during the cropping and rainy seasons, only returning after the harvest in February each year. He stressed that strict compliance with this directive is crucial to preventing future conflicts.
Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation to ensure lasting peace in the affected communities.
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