The recent farmers/herders crisis in Pangri community, Bali local government area of Taraba State, claimed the life of one person and while 10 others were injured.
The police command’s spokesperson, ASP Victor Mshelizah, who confirmed the incident, said the situation had been brought under control, while efforts were ongoing to restore lasting peace in the affected community.
Mshelizah said the violence was triggered by a dispute after a farmer reported to the police that some herders grazed on his farmland.
He said security operatives responded to the complaint, while dialogue involving relevant stakeholders was being pursued to prevent further violence.
He added that the command had commenced investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the clash and to ensure that those found culpable were brought to justice.
The district head of Pangri, Alhaji Aliyu Abdullahi Pangri, said the violence broke out on Sunday after the farmer lodged the complaint with the police.
According to the traditional ruler, some herders allegedly attacked the responding police team with cutlasses, resulting in one death and injuries to 10 other persons.
He, however commended the swift intervention of other traditional rulers and security agencies, saying their efforts helped to contain the crisis and restore normalcy, as residents have resumed their daily activities.
The identity of the deceased had not been officially released as of the time of filing in this report.
The latest incident comes barely days after the Taraba State Government convened an expanded security and peace summit for the Central Zone, aimed at promoting lasting peace and addressing recurring communal conflicts across the state.
