Peace Accords Signed to Halt Farmer-Herder Violence in Plateau

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa

Farmers and herders in Bokkos and Riyom, Plateau State, have signed 25 peace pacts to end years of deadly conflict. 

These agreements aim to stop the recurring violence and property destruction that have long plagued these rural communities.

The reconciliation effort involved residents from Sha, Bum, and Sopp, focusing on rebuilding trust. This milestone seeks to unite groups previously divided by intense disputes over land and resources.

Facilitated by the Institute for Integrated Transitions (IFIT), the initiative followed months of dialogue. The sessions were designed to find lasting, grassroots solutions for these fragile, conflict-affected areas.

Local leaders have committed to enforcing the truce through religious and social platforms. By using churches and mosques to promote harmony, they hope to make the peace process a permanent part of community life.

Participants credited the success of the talks to the open discussion of shared problems. Both sides expressed confidence that this mutual understanding would prevent future disruptions and confusion.

Vowing to maintain the new stability, Senior District Head Lazaros David stated: “Where you often see your people, we’ll make sure this peace holds.”