Adamawa: Boy arrested for allegedly killing herder grazing on his father’s farm

By Muhammad Nasir Bashir

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly beating a 19-year-old man identified as Barau Aliyu to death with a stick for grazing livestock in his father’s farm in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of Adamawa state.

The suspect was arrested by operatives of Jigawa Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC)

The 15-year-old boy, resident of Auno village, allegedly caught the deceased identified as Barau Aliyu of Beli area grazing animals on his father’s farm and descended on him with a stick, Adamawa NSCDC spokesman, ASC Badaruddeen Tijjani, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Dutse.

Giving further details of the incident, Tijjani said: “The unfortunate incident occurred on July 16, 2025, at about 11:30hrs, when the suspect allegedly beat one Barau Aliyu aged 19, a resident of Beli area, with a stick during a confrontation.

“The altercation reportedly began when the deceased was caught grazing his livestock on farmland belonging to the suspect’s father, leading to a violent confrontation that resulted in fatal injuries with internal bleeding.

“Upon receiving the distress report, NSCDC personnel from the Kafin Hausa Divisional Office responded swiftly and successfully apprehended the suspect at the scene,” Tijjani said.

He explained that the victim was confirmed dead the following day at about 3:30 p.m. by a medical doctor at Kafin Hausa General Hospital.

The spokesman added that after preliminary investigation, the case classified as suspected culpable homicide was handed over to the Police command in the state for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Tijjani further quoted The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Bala Bawa as, reiterating the Corps’ commitment to upholding law and order, particularly in the area of conflict resolution between farmers and herders.

According to him, Bawa called on residents, especially youths, to avoid taking the law into their own hands.

“The Command also urged the public, especially youth to desist from acts of violence and report disputes to appropriate authorities for peaceful resolution.

“The NSCDC remains resolute in maintaining peace and protecting lives and property across all communities in Jigawa state,” the spokesman added. (NAN)