By Auwalu Musa Yola
The Executive Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government, Dr. Mani Tsoho, has officially inaugurated a high-level Peace and Security Committee comprising Fulani herders, farmers, security agencies, and community leaders during a mmeeting
The committee was established to strengthen peaceful coexistence, prevent potential conflicts, during harvest season.
During the inauguration, Dr. Mani Tsoho issued a directive to all farmers within the LGA to commence the harvesting of their farm produce from 14th November 2025 to 23rd December 2025, stressing that the timeline is designed to safeguard lives, farmlands, and property across the area.
Dr Mani Tsoho also delivered a firm warning to Fulani herders, instructing them not to enter or graze within Gwarzo LGA until the harvest season is fully completed.
He emphasized that the temporary restriction is crucial to preventing farm destruction and maintaining lasting peace between farmers and herders during this critical period.
The newly inaugurated committee includes top security stakeholders such as the DSS, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Immigration Service, and Civil Defense, alongside the Vice Chairman, Hon. Abdulmumin Garba Lakwaya, the Council Secretary, Alhaji Sunusi Abdullahi Getso, the Leader of the Councillors, representatives of the District Head, the Sarkin Fulani, the Chairman of Miyetti Allah, Mustapha Suleman, the Chairman of Fuldan, Sunusi Mainika, among others.
And the Head of the Agriculture Department of the LGA will serve as the Committee’s Secretary, responsible for coordinating field operations and ensuring compliance with all directives issued by the Chairman.
The committee will embark on a comprehensive community-to-community sensitization tour across all wards, which include village heads and residents, educating them on key security measures and promoting harmonious relations between farmers and Fulani herders throughout the harvest season.
The security personnel will begin regular patrols across the LGA to sustain peace and protect communities during the harvest period.
