The Jigawa State Government has said that ending the long-standing conflict between farmers and herdsmen requires the joint effort of government, community leaders, security agencies and the people themselves. Officials said the crisis cannot be solved by force alone and warned that lasting peace will only come through cooperation, dialogue and mutual understanding.

According to the state government, most of the clashes are caused by misunderstandings over land use, grazing routes and water access. The government said it is working with traditional rulers and local councils to improve communication between farming and herding communities so that disputes can be resolved early before they turn violent.

The government also explained that new measures are being put in place to reduce tensions, including clearer grazing arrangements, better land management and increased security presence in rural areas. It added that awareness campaigns are being carried out to teach communities about peaceful conflict resolution and respect for one another’s livelihoods.

The Jigawa government urged residents to report threats early, avoid taking the law into their own hands and support peace-building efforts. It stressed that without the cooperation of farmers, herders, youth groups and local leaders, government policies alone will not be enough to end the crisis.