Fulani communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State have reportedly paid N4.5 million in compensation to 38 farmers following the destruction of their farms and crops by herders and their cows in Dambwash, Danbukor and Fokko villages of the council.
The compensation payment, which was facilitated by the Commander of Sector 5 of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) in Bokkos, followed an earlier agreement reached on August 19, 2026, after the farms were reportedly destroyed by the herders.
The Fulani Ardo of Tarangol District, Isa Shiga Dajji, who was part of the negotiations, confirmed the payment, saying the move was meant to promote mutual understanding and serve as a deterrent to others who do not want peace to exist between local communities and herding communities.
He noted that the compensation was paid in tranches and that the latest payment was the final instalment, calling on both farmers and herders to remain calm and embrace one another.
While speaking to journalists during the presentation of the money on Saturday, Isa stated that following the destruction of the farms, the herding community intensified efforts to identify those responsible for the act, adding that they quickly traced them and compelled them to pay the compensation.
He added that all parties involved in the dispute were present during the settlement and resolution of the conflict.
Also speaking, the Sector Commander said the settlement was concluded peacefully without any incident, noting that the development highlights the importance of community-based conflict resolution in preventing disputes between farming and herding communities from escalating into violence.
Plateau Fulani communities pay N4.5m compensation to 38 farmers over farm destruction