One injured as farmers, herders conflict in Jigawa neighborhood

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Jigawa State Command, confirmed that the incident occurred at about 6 pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

The Corps’ Public Relations Officer, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, disclosed this in a press release despatched to GTR Hausa, saying the confrontation adopted the alleged destruction of crops by herders passing by means of the neighborhood.

He mentioned, “Our workplace in Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area, underneath the management of SC Isah Abdullahi Guyu, obtained a report that some herders had destroyed crops whereas passing by means of the village, triggering a confrontation between the herders and a few farmers.

The NSCDC spokesperson added that the herders fled the scene after the incident, abandoning six donkeys and one cow.

He mentioned safety operatives had been monitoring the scenario in collaboration with different safety companies to forestall additional violence and make sure the upkeep of peace locally.

The State Commandant of the Corps appealed to farmers and herders to train restraint and respect each other’s rights, warning towards taking the legislation into their very own arms.

He urged each events to resolve disputes by means of lawful means slightly than resorting to violence.