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Author(s): Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim (Ph.D), Zainab Gimba (Ph.D), Ogbu Collins.

Volume/Issue: Volume 1 , Issue 1 (2018)

Abstract:

This paper examines the lingering problem of herders-farmers relations in Nigeria: a crisis of political development. Herdsmen and Farmer's clash is not a new incident in Nigeria. The paper describes the involvement of ammunitions owned and handled by the herdsmen who were initially known for handling sticks as a phenomenon that create height level of insecurity, plunging the country to the path of political decay. This has contributed to the continuous call for restructuring the country. The paper recommends that providing a lasting solution to the conflict will establish a basic step towards attaining Political Development. It is concluded that Political Development indicates Political Stability.

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