Jigawa Community Celebrates 3 Years of Peace After Farmer-Herder Clashes

The Guri Local Government Council of Jigawa State has celebrated three years of sustained peace following years of recurring clashes between farmers and herders in the area.

The chairman of Guri Local Government Area, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Danbarde, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen, attributing the achievement to efforts by the state government under Governor Umar Namadi to promote peaceful coexistence and strengthen security.

Danbarde said the prevailing peace had enabled residents to coexist and carry out their daily activities without the recurring conflicts that previously affected parts of the area.

He commended the state government for its commitment to maintaining peace and security, noting that peaceful coexistence was essential for sustainable development at the grassroots.

The chairman urged residents to sustain the achievement by embracing tolerance, mutual understanding and peaceful resolution of disputes.

Farmer-herder clashes have been a major security concern around the Guri axis, resulting in deaths and destruction of property, including incidents involving security personnel.

Danbarde also urged residents to maintain law and order in the forthcoming 2027 general elections and ensure peaceful conduct before, during and after the polls.