2025/10/03 by AKOSU, DONATUS, Edward, Evelyn
#Benue State #Conflict #Displacement #Forced-Migration #Herders-Farmers
paper · doi:10.82265/4ccn-8t89
The protracted violence between farmers and herders in Benue State, Nigeria, has resulted in widespread forced migration and displacement. The complex dynamics of this conflict are explored in this paper, with a particular emphasis on how conflicts exacerbate displacement. Clashes between sedentary farmers and Fulani herders, which have their roots in old grudges, have become more intense due to rivalry for resources and land, and as a result, many people have been displaced. Access to basic essentials and safety from violence are just two of the many difficulties faced by displaced people and their communities. Non-state actors frequently contribute to the escalation of hostilities, and government responses have been insufficient. Multidisciplinary measures, such as livelihood diversification plans, sustainable resource management, and conflict resolution techniques, must be implemented in order to resolve the issue. By seeing how crucial confrontations are to the conflict between farmers and herders, policymakers can formulate targeted interventions to mitigate forced migration, foster reconciliation, and uphold the rights of affected populations in Benue State.