One injured as herders clash with farmers in Jigawa

A 45-year-old man has sustained serious injuries following a confrontation between herders and farmers in Turawa Village, Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Jigawa State Command, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, said the Sule Tankarkar Divisional Office received a report about the incident at about 6 pm from a resident identified as Masud.

The report indicated that some herders allegedly damaged farm produce while passing through the village, triggering a confrontation with farmers.

The victim, identified as Babangida Danjuma, aged 45, was immediately evacuated to the General Hospital, Sule Tankarkar, for initial medical attention and was subsequently referred to Rasheed Shekoni Teaching Hospital, Dutse, for further emergency treatment.

The NSCDC said the herders fled the scene after the confrontation, leaving behind six donkeys and one cow.

It added that security personnel were monitoring the situation in collaboration with other security agencies and community leaders to maintain peace and prevent further violence.

The state commandant appealed to farmers and herders to remain calm, respect one another’s rights and avoid taking the law into their own hands.

He urged both parties to resolve disputes through lawful channels and encouraged residents to report suspicious movements, threats to public safety and other security concerns to the nearest security formation.

The corps reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace and order across Jigawa State.