Ethno-Religious Identities And Farmers-Herders’ Conflict In Karim Lamido Local Government Area, Taraba State
Edibo Olusegun Vincent, Victor Abraham
Keywords: Farmer-herder conflict, Ethno-religious conflict, Karim-Lamido, interfaith, peace.
Abstract
This study examines farmer-herder conflict in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria. Through the lens of ethno-
religious theory of conflict, the study discussed how ethnic and religious
identities continue to sustain violent clashes between farmers and herders
in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area. Adopting ex-post facto research design, the study relied on secondary data from academic literature, government reports and media accounts. Findings reveal that while resource scarcity and ecological pressures remain significant causes, perceptions of religious and ethnic differences have deepened mistrust and escalated violence between farmers and herders in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The study concludes that resource-driven explanations alone cannot holistically account for the
persistence of conflict of this nature without interrogating its ethno-religious dimensions. Hence, the study recommends conflict-sensitive land reforms, interfaith dialogue, strengthening of traditional institutions, and inclusive governance as a peacebuilding strategy for sustainable peace in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Author Biography
Edibo Olusegun Vincent
Department of Political Science, Federal University Wukari
Email: [email protected]
Victor Abraham
Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria