Adamawa’s Transhumance Ban: The Arrest of 14 Herders and Its Implications
In Adamawa State, 14 herders were recently arrested for violating the state’s transhumance ban, a policy aimed at mitigating clashes between farmers and herders.
The arrests occurred in Song Local Government Area, where tensions have been high due to conflicts over grazing rights and cattle migration.
The police, in collaboration with local security operatives, acted to enforce the ban, which prohibits unrestricted movement of livestock to prevent property damage and violence.