{
  "id": 9496136,
  "title": "Farmers, herders raise alarm over fresh conflict escalation in Kano as harvest season nears",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/farmers-herders-raise-alarm-over-fresh-conflict-escalation-in-kano-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T05:13:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/24/farmers-herders-raise-alarm-over-fresh-conflict-escalation-in-kano-as-harvest-season-nears/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Kano State, Abdullahi Ali Maibiredi, has expressed worry about a potential increase in conflicts between farmers and herders as the harvest season draws near. In an interview with DAILY POST, Maibiredi highlighted that this issue has been ongoing for years, often leading to property damage and fatalities. Despite the impacts on farming and the livelihoods of farmers, he stressed that no effective solution has been implemented so far. \"Last year, I lost nearly all of my crops, yet no action was taken to resolve the situation,\" Maibiredi lamented.\n\nMaibiredi urged relevant authorities to step in and find a lasting resolution, especially now that the harvest season is approaching. He appealed to the government to take urgent action before the problem worsens.\n\nIn response, the Kano State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), retired Captain Abdullahi Bakoji, acknowledged the concerns raised by Maibiredi. Bakoji informed DAILY POST that his association had already warned its members about the escalating situation. He noted that this year, the challenge is compounded by the anticipated return of transhumant herders from Niger to Kano even before farmers have completed their harvesting.\n\nBakoji pointed out that due to water scarcity in Niger, these herders are returning earlier than usual. He cautioned that this early return could escalate the risk of clashes between farmers and herders. To address this issue, Bakoji had forwarded reports and recommendations to the Kano and Jigawa state governments along with security agencies in order to implement preventive measures.\n\nAdditionally, Bakoji highlighted the closure or illegal occupation of cattle routes, grazing areas, and livestock resting points as factors contributing to the conflict. He urged the government to take immediate steps to address this matter. MACBAN expressed willingness to collaborate with other stakeholders to find a solution to the problem. The history of farmers-herders conflict in Nigeria dates back several years, often causing loss of life and property destruction. However, the situation in Kano has shown signs of relative improvement in recent times.",
  "summary": "The Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Kano State chapter, Abdullahi Ali Maibiredi, has raised concerns over a possible escalation of farmers-herders clashes as the harvest season approaches. Maibiredi made the remarks in an interview with DAILY POST, saying the problem had persisted for years and had, at times, resulted in clashes, […] Farmers, herders raise alarm over…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}