Twelve people were injured in a clash between farmers from Larabar Gadan Sarki and herders from Majawa and Karade communities in Warawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
The Chairman of Warawa Local Government, Lamido Sunusi Ahmad, disclosed this in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Musleem Garindau.
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The statement said the chairman visited the injured victims at Wudil General Hospital and directed that the council should cover the cost of their treatment until they fully recover.
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He also commended community leaders and security personnel for their swift intervention, noting that calm had been restored to the affected communities.
The chairman urged residents to avoid spreading rumours or engaging in acts capable of escalating tensions, and instead embrace dialogue to promote peaceful coexistence.
—Clash triggered by stray cow—
Speaking further, the Vice Chairman of Warawa Local Government, Hon. Ibrahim Abdu Madari, said the conflict involved residents who are all indigenous to the area.
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According to him, the violence began after a cow strayed into a farmer’s field and ate crops. The farmer allegedly beat the cow, prompting its owner to assault the farmer. The disagreement later escalated into a wider clash.
Madari also reiterated his appeal for residents to live peacefully and resolve disputes through dialogue and mutual understanding.
