The Bauchi State Police Command says it has begun an investigation into a clash between farmers and herders in Zaki Local Government Area, which resulted in one fatality and the arrest of five suspects.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil, the command said the incident occurred on 26 November 2025 around 1100 hours, when herders from Jigawa State allegedly trespassed onto local farmland, encroached on the area, and destroyed agricultural produce.
“This regrettable act precipitated a confrontation between the herders and community members, during which one herder was killed.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Zaki Division, SP Iliya Dogo, promptly dispatched a team of detectives to the scene. Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, and a preliminary investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the clash,” the statement said in part.
Wakil added that following the disturbance, the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Police Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, directed that the case be transferred to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi, for a more detailed investigation.
He further assured the public of the Command’s commitment to preventing further escalation and ensuring justice is served, urging residents to remain calm, uphold the law, maintain peace, and avoid acts of vigilantism.
According to the statement, normalcy has been restored to the affected area, with officers maintaining close surveillance to prevent any reprisal attacks.
“All suspects in custody will be profiled and charged before the court with the relevant offences,” it added.