Leaders in Koro District, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have dismissed reports of a farmers–herders clash in the area, describing them as false, exaggerated, and politically motivated.
In separate statements, community leaders, traditional rulers, and political representatives said the incident being circulated on social media was merely a minor disagreement between two individuals, which was promptly resolved through dialogue and mediation.
They emphasised that the situation had been exaggerated by mischief-makers seeking to score cheap political points, insisting that peace and cooperation among residents remain intact.
Deputy Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Magaji Danjuma, who hails from the area, said the matter was quickly settled through the community peace structures established under Governor Uba Sani’s grassroots peace framework.
“Let it be clear that what happened in Koro was not a communal crisis. It was a disagreement between two individuals, which was immediately resolved through the existing peace structures. Those spreading falsehoods online are only doing so for mischief,” he said.
Chairman of Kagarko Local Government Council, Muhuyideen Umar, also maintained that relations among farmers, herders, and other residents remain peaceful.
He attributed the area’s stability to Governor Uba Sani’s consistent investment in peacebuilding, dialogue, and community security initiatives.
“Our people are living peacefully. The quick intervention of traditional institutions, security agencies, and community leaders ensured the issue did not escalate. Those trying to paint a different picture do not mean well for our community or Kaduna State,” he said.
Traditional rulers from Koro and Danta communities reaffirmed their commitment to the state’s peace agenda and praised Governor Uba Sani’s Kaduna Peace Model for strengthening community participation, early warning systems, and mediation councils that have significantly reduced communal violence.
They noted that Koro and Kagarko have remained models of peaceful coexistence, where farmers, herders, women, and youth work together for development and harmony.
“We will not allow outsiders or political detractors to use misinformation to divide us. Our people are wiser, and the peace we enjoy today is the result of deliberate leadership from the state government and our local structures,” Ere Koro, a traditional leader, said.
Community leaders, therefore, urged the public to disregard misleading social media reports and continue supporting the government–community partnership that has made Kagarko one of the most stable local governments in Southern Kaduna.
