Three persons have been reported injured in a clash between farmers and herders in Kalai village, near Baranda Forest in Jigawa State.
According to a statement by the police public relations officer, Jigawa State Command, DSP Shiisu Adam, the incident occurred on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, when herdsmen attacked farmers and released their cattle onto farmland, leading to a confrontation.
Shiisu stated that the police responded swiftly to the scene, and during the intervention, three injured victims were identified while six others were rescued from potential harm.
He said the injured victims received medical attention and were discharged.
He added that the police had identified two leaders of the herders and would invite them for questioning.
He further stated that an emergency security meeting with relevant stakeholders has been scheduled to address the issue and prevent further breaches of peace.
The clash is believed to have been triggered by misinformation regarding the revocation of farmland allocations within the forest reserve.
3 injured as farmers, herders clash in Jigawa
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