Kebbi Govt Orders Investigation Into Farmers-Herders Clashes in Arewa Local Government
By Abdullahi Tukur | The Bureau News
BIRNIN KEBBI — Nigeria News Today: Kebbi State Government has ordered security agencies to launch a full-scale investigation into the recent farmers-herders clashes in Arewa Local Government Area, to identify and prosecute those responsible for the violence.
Governor Nasir Idris Leads Delegation to Kangiwa
Governor Nasir Idris gave the directive when he led a high-powered government delegation to Kangiwa to commiserate with victims of the clashes, which resulted in loss of lives, destruction of farmlands, and burning of Fulani settlements.
The Governor described peace as the cornerstone of development, stating that no community, state, or nation could thrive in an atmosphere of rancour. He reaffirmed that his administration would not tolerate insecurity and would sustain measures to maintain law and order across the state.
Infiltration and Border Security Concerns
Governor Idris noted that many perpetrators of such violent attacks often infiltrate Kebbi from neighbouring Niger Republic, given the area’s proximity to the international border. He urged residents to live peacefully, avoid reprisals, and view the tragedy as the will of God.
While sympathizing with the victims, the Governor announced a donation of ₦150 million to assist those affected and pledged to work with the Federal Government of Nigeria to provide more relief materials to displaced persons.
Leaders Preach Peace and Unity
In their remarks, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, and former Governor Saidu Usman Dakingari, emphasized the need for peace, urging citizens to rise above ethnic and religious divisions in the interest of unity and progress.
Community leaders, including the District Head of Bui, Ardon Bui, and Sarkin Noma, recalled that Arewa had enjoyed decades of harmony before the recent crisis. They appealed to the government to adopt sustainable measures to prevent future conflicts, especially during the farming season.
The Bureau News reports that Kebbi has recently witnessed increased security interventions amid renewed tension in agrarian communities near border regions.
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