Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): MAAUN International Journal of Postgraduate studies (MIJPS)
Articles

Factors Responsible for the Farmers and Migrant Fulani Herdsmen Conflict in Parts of North Central Nigeria

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  • I.I. Ahmed,
  • A.I. Maigari,
  • N.A. Yaro
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v2i1.128
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Published 03/10/2026

Keywords

  • Factors,
  • Migrant,
  • Fulani Herdsmen,
  • Conflict,
  • North Central.

How to Cite

Ahmed, I. ., Maigari, A., & Yaro, N. (2026). Factors Responsible for the Farmers and Migrant Fulani Herdsmen Conflict in Parts of North Central Nigeria. Journal of Institute of Africa Higher Education Research and Innovation (IAHERI), 2(1), 72–80. https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v2i1.128

Abstract

Over time, there has been a mix of conflicts and cooperation between farmers and migrant Fulani herdsmen. The conflict has become increasingly likely due to several historical, social and environmental factors. The study aimed at assessing the factors responsible for the farmers and migrant Fulani herdsmen conflict in parts of North Central Nigeria. Data for the study were collected from both primary and secondary sources. A total of four hundred and two (402) farmers and herders from the study area were chosen with the random selection method. The analysis was done using simple percentages; mean scores, and ranking method while, results were presented in frequency distribution tables, and bar charts. The results of factors responsible for conflicts shows that fourteen (14) Likert statements have mean value above the overall mean average of 3.04, while sixteen (16) Likert statements have mean value below the overall mean average. Destruction of crops by Fulani herdsmen leads as the most ranked factor that causes conflict with a mean value of 3.33 and standard deviation of 0.29. In contrast, the last ranked statement of possible conflict factors was a proliferation of small and light weapons with a mean of 2.03 and a standard deviation of 1.00. The study recommends citizens education, from all relevant stakeholders.

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