{"id":171433,"date":"2025-07-27T20:52:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T19:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/bauchi-governor-intervenes-in-herders-farmers-clash"},"modified":"2025-07-27T22:22:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T21:22:19","slug":"bauchi-governor-intervenes-in-herders-farmers-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/bauchi-governor-intervenes-in-herders-farmers-clash","title":{"rendered":"Bauchi governor intervenes in herders, farmers\u2019 clash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has resolved a long-standing dispute between Fulani herders and farmers in Nahutan, Darazo Local Government Area, following weeks of tension.<\/p>\n<p>The governor convened a peace meeting on Sunday, where both sides agreed to end hostilities.<\/p>\n<p>He thanked them for choosing peace and promised that the government would work to prevent future clashes.<\/p>\n<p>Commending both parties for their willingness to engage in dialogue and compromise, Governor Mohammed urged them to uphold peace and remain law-abiding.<\/p>\n<p>He reassured residents that the state government is committed to preventing future clashes between herders and farmers across Bauchi.<\/p>\n<p>The peace meeting was attended by key stakeholders, including representatives of both Fulani herders and the farming community, the member representing Darazo\/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency, Mansur Manu Soro, members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, the Darazo Local Government Chairman, traditional rulers, community leaders, and security agencies.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the resolution, the governor announced the constitution of a committee to address recurring disputes.<\/p>\n<p>The committee\u2019s mandate includes restoring defunct cattle routes, identifying underutilised grazing reserves, and demarcating farmlands duly allocated by the state.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Mohammed disclosed that the state had allocated 2,500 hectares each in Sade and Darazo forest reserves for agricultural activities to ensure food security.<\/p>\n<p>He, however, decried the illegal allocation of lands within these reserves by some local officials and traditional leaders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll illegal allocations are hereby revoked,\u201d the governor declared, adding that any farmer who cannot cultivate his allocated land must not lease it out.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you can\u2019t till the land, don\u2019t give it out on a hire basis to poor farmers. If you do, we will revoke and reallocate it to those who are ready to farm,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n<p>Condemning the recent violence in Darazo that left several injured, the governor reiterated the importance of restraint and dialogue, promising to strengthen conflict mediation frameworks and enhance peaceful coexistence.<\/p>\n<p>On his part, the Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Sani Omolori, confirmed that security personnel had been deployed to maintain law and order in the affected areas.<\/p>\n<p>DAILY POST reports that a committee has also been set up to look into the causes of the dispute.<\/p>\n<p>The committee will reopen cattle routes, identify grazing areas, and mark farmlands already allocated by the government.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has resolved a long-standing dispute between Fulani herders and farmers in Nahutan, Darazo Local Government Area, following weeks of tension. The governor convened a peace meeting on Sunday, where both sides agreed to end hostilities. 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