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    Assessment of the Implications of Conflicts Between Herdsmen and Farmers in North Central Nigeria
    (Department of Sociology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2021-05-25) Bilyaminu, Suleiman Muhammed; Dikko, Tahir Bala; Abdullahi, Sallau Modibbo
    Herdsmen and farmers conflict in Nigeria have mainly involved disputes over resources. This conflict has been more devastating in the North Central states of Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau and Kogi since the return of democracy in 1999. However, recently it has spread to other parts of the country. It has deteriorated into terror attacks on farmers and innocent citizens by Fulani Herdsmen. The conflict has in recent years has taken more dangerous dimensions as the herdsmen now carry sophisticated weapons with which they kill and maim perceived opponents at will. This paper examined the implications of herdsmen-farmers conflicts in North Central Nigeria. Secondary sources of data were utilized which include books, journals, conference and workshop reports, internal and international sources. It was descriptive. This paper found that the conflicts have resulted insecurity, loss of lives and property, displacement of people, fear and distrust against government. It was also found that the clashes created food insecurity and unemployment. The paper recommended that State governments should designate grazing fields for the nomadic herdsmen which should include water points and vaccinations for the livestock, and make them pay tax to the respective governments in the region. The government should provide fields for cultivation of grasses as well as revisit the created grazing reserves of 1965. The grazing reserve should have schools for the nomads' children, while traditional conflict mechanism through the respective traditional rulers should be strengthened by the north central governments.