Gombe orders monitoring of cattle movement to halt farmers-herders clash
GOMBE, Nigeria — Efforts to safeguard farmlands, mitigate conflicts between farmers and herders, and ensure a peaceful harvest season have led to the implementation of new directives in Gombe State, officials announced.
Alhaji Abdulkadir Mohammad, the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, addressed journalists during a briefing to outline these measures. As the chair of the state committee on the prevention and resolution of farmers-herders conflicts, Mohammad emphasized the importance of sustaining progress achieved through collaborations with traditional leaders and local government officials.
In addition, he warned farmers against practices such as burning crop residues after harvest and transporting agricultural produce at night. Violators of these guidelines will face appropriate penalties, he said.
Mohammad also encouraged both farmers and herders to avoid taking the law into their own hands. He urged individuals to report any suspicious activities to security agencies or relevant authorities to facilitate timely intervention.
