This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, on June 23, 2026, in Abuja.
The visit was led by the North-Central Zonal Chairman of the association, Alhaji Gidado Idris Bebeji, who presented a series of concerns affecting members of the group within the FCT.
According to the delegation, their members are facing multiple security and environmental challenges, including frequent clashes with farmers, confrontations with local vigilante groups, attacks by kidnappers and cattle rustlers, as well as incidents involving attacks on herders. They also raised concerns over alleged poisoning of cattle by farmers and the increasing encroachment of grazing routes due to farms, estates, and residential developments, which they said has heightened tensions among herders, farmers, and host communities.
Responding, CP Sanusi assured the delegation that issues within the jurisdiction of the FCT Police Command would be promptly addressed in line with the law, while those outside its mandate would be escalated to the appropriate authorities for necessary action.
He also pledged continued engagement with farmers, traditional rulers, and community stakeholders to strengthen dialogue and promote peaceful coexistence across communities in the FCT, stressing that mutual understanding remains key to preventing recurring conflicts.
The Police Commissioner, however, expressed concern over certain practices by some herders, particularly night grazing, grazing within the city centre, and the involvement of underaged children in cattle herding activities. He warned that grazing along major roads and within urban areas poses serious risks to public safety, herders, and livestock, and advised that such activities should be restricted to designated grazing areas outside urban settlements to avoid clashes and destruction of farmlands.
CP Sanusi further cautioned against resorting to self-help during disputes and warned strongly against harbouring criminal elements. He urged members of the association to report suspicious persons and unusual movements to security agencies, stressing that failure to do so could attract legal consequences if such individuals are later discovered through police operations.
He also called for stronger collaboration between the association, the police, and other security agencies in order to sustain peace and security in the territory.
In response, the leaders of the association expressed appreciation to the Commissioner of Police for receiving them and assured him of their willingness to cooperate with the Command in promoting peace and stability within the FCT.