Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has taken decisive steps to restore peace in Darazo Local Government Area following recent clashes between farmers and herders.
Accompanied by the Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), traditional rulers, and other senior security officials, Mohammed convened a high-level peace meeting with stakeholders and residents of the areas affected.
Governor Mohammed while acknowledging the complexity of the conflict, said his administration had previously allocated 2,500 hectares of land each in Sade and Darazo forest reserves for farming activities. 
Condemning the recent violence, Mohammed called for calm and restraint from all parties, even as he assured residents that his administration would strengthen mediation efforts and adopt further measures to ensure peaceful coexistence.
Mohammed reiterated his administration’s commitment to promoting security and social harmony across Bauchi State, stressing that peace remains a shared responsibility among government, community leaders, and citizens alike.
Lawal Muazu Bauchi
Governor Bala’s New Media Aide
27/07/25
