12 injured as farmers, herders clash in Kano

No fewer than 12 persons sustained injuries in a violent clash between farmers and herders in Warawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
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‎The incident occurred in Jigawa Ward, involving farmers from Gadan Sarki village and herders from Majawa and Karade villages.
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‎A resident of the area, Balarabe Ado, confirmed that the clash broke out among indigenes of the affected villages.
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‎According to him, “The crisis started when a cow strayed into a farmer’s field and grazed on his crops. The farmer struck the cow, prompting its owner to retaliate by beating the farmer.

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“The confrontation quickly escalated into a wider conflict, leaving twelve people injured,” Ado added.
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‎Chairman of Warawa, Hon. Lamido Sunusi Ahmad, also confirmed the development in a statement issued by his media aide, Musleem Garindau.
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‎He said the council chairman visited the injured victims at Wudil General Hospital, where he directed that their medical bills be fully covered until they recover.
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‎He commended community leaders and security agencies for their swift intervention, which he said helped restore calm in the area.
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Ahmad further urged residents to desist from spreading rumors or engaging in actions capable of heightening tension, stressing the need for dialogue and reconciliation to ensure lasting peace.
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‎He reiterated the call on residents to embrace peaceful coexistence and adopt reconciliation mechanisms to prevent further breakdown of law and order.
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‎When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Kano state, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said they have not gotten report of the violence yet.
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‎He, however, promised to check it to know what happened in the area.