By Umar Faruk
Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria -June 22, 2026 (Series News Online) - Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed an outbreak of violence between farmers and herders in Gulma town, Argungu Local Government Area.
The incident was reported to have occurred on Monday afternoon, prompting swift deployment of security personnel to the area.
Confirming the development to Series News Online, the Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said the clash followed an altercation on a farmland.
“The command is aware of the incident in Gulma. It followed a disagreement between a farmer and a herder on a farmland,” SP Usman said.
SP Usman added that security operatives responded promptly to contain the situation and restore order in the community.
“Security operatives responded promptly to contain the situation. Normalcy has been restored and our personnel remain on ground to maintain law and order,” SP Usman stated.
He further disclosed that some individuals affected during the incident received medical attention and were later discharged.
“Some persons affected during the incident received medical attention and were later discharged,” SP Usman said.
The police spokesperson urged residents to avoid reprisals and to report any grievances through official channels.
“Residents are advised to remain peaceful, cooperate with security agencies, and channel any grievance to the appropriate authorities rather than taking the law into their own hands,” SP Usman stressed.
A community source told Series News Online that the disagreement was linked to a dispute over crop damage on farmland.
“There was a disagreement between the farmer and the herder concerning crop damage on the farmland. The situation escalated during their confrontation,” the source said.
Police said investigation into the incident is ongoing to identify and address all issues that led to the breach of peace, while additional security has been deployed in Gulma and surrounding areas to prevent further escalation.
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