Fulani community suspends cattle, milk sales in Adamawa’s Song LGA
Tensions Rise in Adamawa as Herders Boycott Cattle Supply Amid Disputes
Herders in Adamawa State have initiated a boycott, halting cattle supply to local markets, while milk vendors will also suspend sales in the region. This decision follows allegations from a committee of elders concerning the local government’s role in the destruction of several Fulani settlements over the past three months.
Alhaji Gambo Nakura, the Chairman of Adamawa Concerned Citizens, supported the elders’ claims, stating that attempts by influential local leaders to secure the release of detained community leaders were unsuccessful until a Yola court ordered their release three days later.
Haruna Usman, one of those arrested, reported that the detentions occurred on October 2, 2026. He criticized the actions of local authorities, arguing that existing Fulani community associations have established protocols for addressing misconduct and resolving disputes. Usman suggested that the local government should have engaged these associations rather than resorting to intimidation tactics.
As of this report, attempts to reach representatives of the Song Local Government leadership for comment have been unsuccessful.
The situation is further complicated by escalating tensions between farmers and herders in the area, primarily over allegations of farmland destruction. On October 13, 2026, farmers from several communities in Song Local Government Area staged a protest, claiming that herders allowed livestock to trespass into their fields, resulting in significant crop damage.
During the demonstration, Vincent Baldeno, the council’s Information Officer, addressed the farmers on behalf of Executive Chairman Idris Yahaya. Baldeno called for calm and assured the farmers that their grievances would be taken seriously.
