The collaborative effort between the Adamawa State Police Command and other security stakeholders is a step in the right direction towards addressing the farmer-herder conflicts in the state.
The Adamawa State Police Command, led by Commissioner Mr. Morris Dankombo, has joined forces with other security stakeholders to address the perennial farmer-herder conflicts in the state.
As the rainy season approaches, the stakeholders have resolved to work together to prevent security breaches and promote peace in the state.
According to Commissioner Dankombo, the stakeholders’ meeting was necessary to provide a platform for exchanging ideas and collectively charting a path towards sustaining peace in the state.
He noted that the rainy season often witnesses increased tensions between herders and farmers, primarily due to the struggle over land, water, and grazing reserves. If not proactively addressed, these tensions can escalate into violence, disrupt livelihoods, and threaten the peace and security of the state.
The Special Adviser to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri on Peace and Security, Alhaji Ahmed Lawan, assured that the 2025 farming season would be different due to the stakeholders’ commitment to ensuring peace in the state.
He revealed that the government would recover all the grazing reserves that were tampered with to enable herders to have space for grazing without conflicts with farmers. Lawan also called on traditional leaders to support the government in addressing the problem of tampering with grazing reserves through awareness creation.
Various stakeholders made recommendations to address the farmer-herder conflicts. Alhaji Gambo Nakira, representing the Chairman of Adamawa Concerned Citizens, suggested banning underaged individuals from cattle rearing to prevent the destruction of crops and tampering with grazing reserves.
The representatives of the Muslim Council and Christian Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Abubakar Batu and Rev. Victor Sajo, urged the government to promote justice between farmers and herders, meet their needs, and boost their activities to ensure peace and security in the state.
By working together and implementing proactive measures, the stakeholders can promote peace, security, and mutual respect across the state, ensuring a harmonious coexistence between farmers and herders.