Herders Compensate Farmers N4.5m for Damaged Farms

Herders in Plateau have compensated 38 farmers with N4.5 million for damages caused to their farms, as part of an agreement reached on August 19, 2026, following the destruction of the farms on August 16, 2026. Isa Shiga Dajji, the Acting Ardo of the area, stated that the compensation was paid in tranches, with the latest being the final installment.

He emphasized the importance of mutual understanding and urged both farmers and herders to remain calm and embrace one another. The settlement process was facilitated by troops from Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace, on September 12, 2026, ensuring that all parties were present during the resolution.

The military confirmed that the settlement was concluded peacefully without incident. This development underscores the importance of community-based conflict resolution in preventing disputes between farming and herding communities from escalating into violence.