The Emir of Jajjere, Hamza Ibn Buba Mashio, has called for urgent enrolment of out-of-school children and the adoption of early crop harvests as part of a broader strategy to end recurring clashes between farmers and herders in Yobe State.

Addressing Fulani community leaders in Babbangida, Tarmuwa Local Council, the monarch warned that persistent conflicts—often triggered by competition over pastures and water—continue to claim lives and disrupt livelihoods across the region.

Mashio, who is the Grand Patron of Tabital Pulaaku International (TPKI), emphasized that lasting peace and prosperity in Jajere Chiefdom depend on strengthening unity, education, and social reforms.

“For herders to prosper in their respective communities, we must live in harmony with farmers,” he said, urging community members to support government initiatives designed to promote sustainable peace, especially in border areas near Niger Republic.

The Emir linked the recurring violence to the encroachment of traditional cattle routes by farmers and instances of disrespect shown toward herders. He appealed to both groups to embrace dialogue and mutual understanding on the use of grazing reserves and cattle pathways.

According to him, constructive engagement would help eliminate the killings and confrontations that frequently occur along the Kumadugu/Yobe River and the Chad Basin.

Mashio also urged parents and community leaders to caution their children and wards against drug abuse and other criminal activities. He further warned against allowing cattle, sheep, and goats to roam freely on farmlands, stressing that such practices heighten tensions and trigger avoidable disputes.