Bauchi: One killed, five arrested in farmers–herders clash

The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the death of one person and the arrest of five suspects following a clash between farmers and herders in Zaki Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil, said the incident occurred in Bursali Village on 26 November 2025 at about 11:00 a.m.

He explained that herders from Jigawa State allegedly trespassed onto farmland, encroaching on cultivated areas and damaging crops.

The situation, he added, triggered a confrontation between the herders and members of the community, leading to the death of an unidentified herder.

According to Wakil, the Divisional Police Officer of Zaki Division, SP Iliya Dogo, immediately deployed a team of detectives to the scene, resulting in the arrest of five suspects.

He said preliminary investigations are underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding the altercation.

The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State, Sani Omolori Aliyu, has directed that the case be transferred to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), for a thorough investigation.

He assured residents that the Command is committed to preventing further escalation and ensuring justice is served.

The Commissioner appealed to residents to remain calm, obey the law, avoid acts of retaliation, and allow the police to carry out their duties.

Wakil added that normalcy has since been restored to the affected community, with officers maintaining surveillance to forestall any reprisal attacks.

He said all suspects in custody will be profiled and charged to court upon completion of investigations.

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