Bauchi State police arrest four after fatal farmers-herders clash

A clash between farmers and herders in Guda Village, located in the Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State, has resulted in one death and the destruction of several houses. The violence reportedly began on September 23, 2026, after three farmers discovered cattle grazing on and destroying their crops at Guda Hill.

Following a confrontation at the herders’ settlement, an argument escalated into a fight that left several farmers injured. In retaliation, local youths mobilized and set fire to houses within the herders’ settlement. One of the injured farmers, 40-year-old Usman Jibrin, died while receiving medical treatment at General Hospital, Ningi.

On October 8, the Bauchi State Police Command arrested four suspects following intelligence-led operations. The suspects are being investigated for alleged criminal conspiracy, causing grievous hurt, arson, and culpable homicide. Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu has ordered the suspects be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and has urged communities to resolve disputes through peaceful dialogue.