The Kaduna House of Assembly has said the recent incident between farmers and herders in Koro District and Kagarko Local Government Area of the state was exaggerated as it was a mere misunderstanding.
Speaking on the matter, the Deputy Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Barrister Magaji Danjuma, who represents the area, said the attacks were blown out of proportion, as it was nothing more than a minor disagreement that was swiftly resolved through dialogue and mediation in line with Governor Uba Sani’s grassroots peace and inclusivity model.
He described what he called attempts to politicise the issue as “regrettable” and capable of undermining the peaceful coexistence that residents have worked hard to sustain.
“Let it be clear that what happened in Koro was not a communal crisis,” he said.
“It was a disagreement between two individuals, which was immediately resolved through community peace structures established under the Governor’s peace framework. Those spreading falsehoods online are only doing so for mischief and political gain.”
Danjuma urged residents and members of the public to disregard sensational reports circulating on social media, adding that no life was lost and no property destroyed.
According to him, the quick intervention of community peace committees, security agents, and traditional rulers prevented the situation from escalating.
Similarly, the Chairman of Kagarko Local Government Council, Hon. Muhuyideen Umar, reaffirmed that peace and cooperation among farmers, herders, and other residents remain strong across the area.
He attributed the prevailing harmony to Governor Uba Sani’s sustained investment in peacebuilding, dialogue, and community-driven security mechanisms.
“Our people are living peacefully. The quick intervention of traditional institutions, security agencies, and community leaders ensured the issue did not escalate. Those trying to paint a different picture do not mean well for our community or for Kaduna State,” Umar said.
Umar noted that the state government’s peace and inclusivity agenda had empowered communities to take ownership of conflict prevention through the establishment of early warning systems and local mediation platforms.
These, he said, had drastically reduced clashes between farmers and herders across Kagarko and its neighbouring districts.
Traditional rulers from Koro and Danta communities also lent their voices, reiterating their commitment to the state’s peace and reconciliation programme.
They applauded Governor Uba Sani’s “Kaduna Peace Model” for institutionalising community participation, encouraging dialogue, and fostering trust among diverse groups.
According to the Ere Koro, “We will not allow outsiders or political detractors to use misinformation to divide us. Our people are wiser, and the peace we enjoy today is a result of deliberate leadership from the State Government and our local structures.”
The monarch emphasised that both Koro and Kagarko communities had remained models of peaceful coexistence where farmers, herders, women, and youth continue to cooperate and work together for unity and progress.
He added, “Our communities are committed to sustaining peace. We have resolved to always handle disagreements internally through dialogue and our traditional institutions. The days when such issues were allowed to escalate are behind us.”
Community elders and peace advocates in the area also spoke in similar terms, warning that the spread of false information on social media had become a major threat to communal stability.
They called on residents to verify information before sharing and urged political actors to refrain from exploiting sensitive issues for partisan purposes.
“Social media has become a double-edged sword,” one community elder observed. “While it helps to share information quickly, it is also being used to spread lies and cause panic. We appeal to our people to be responsible and avoid forwarding unverified claims that can destroy the peace we have built.”
The leaders commended the Kaduna State Government for promoting dialogue-based conflict resolution and establishing community peace and security committees across the state’s 23 local government areas.
They said such initiatives had helped to bridge the communication gap between farmers and herders and had prevented minor misunderstandings from escalating into violence.
The leaders, therefore, urged the public to disregard misleading social media narratives and support the ongoing government–community partnership that has made Kagarko one of the most stable local government areas in Southern Kaduna.
“The peace in Kagarko is genuine and community-driven,” the Ere Koro reaffirmed.
“We will continue to cooperate with government, security agencies, and development partners to protect it.”
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