By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe
The Gombe State Government has ordered stricter monitoring of cattle movement across the state until the end of January 2027 as part of efforts to prevent farmers-herders clashes and protect farmlands during the harvest season.
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The directive requires committees on the prevention and settlement of farmers-herders conflicts in the 11 local government areas to strengthen surveillance and ensure that cattle pass through designated entry points.
The State Chairman of the Committee on the Prevention and Settlement of Farmers-Herders Conflicts, Alhaji Abdulkadir Mohammad, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Gombe.
Mohammad, who is also the Commissioner for Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, said the measure was designed to consolidate the gains recorded through sensitisation and advocacy visits to traditional rulers and local government chairmen.
He said the briefing was also intended to highlight the committee’s achievements, challenges and strategies for preventing further confrontations between farmers and herders.
The commissioner warned herders against night grazing and allowing underage children to take charge of cattle, noting that such practices could trigger avoidable disputes.
He also cautioned farmers against burning crop residues after harvest and transporting farm produce at night, warning that anyone found violating relevant laws would face appropriate sanctions.
Mohammad urged farmers and herders to exercise restraint and avoid taking the law into their own hands, advising them to report suspicious movements and activities to security agencies and relevant authorities for prompt action.
He stressed that maintaining security was a collective responsibility and called on communities and other stakeholders to support government efforts to sustain peaceful coexistence.
The committee chairman commended traditional rulers and local government chairmen for their contributions to resolving disputes and promoting harmony between farming and herding communities.
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He also acknowledged Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s support for the committee, assuring that it would intensify its efforts to protect agricultural investments and ensure peaceful coexistence across the state.
Mohammad reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to preventing conflicts and ensuring a peaceful harvest season in Gombe State.
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