Farmers–Herdsmen Conflict, Cattle Rustling, and Banditry: The Dialectics of Insecurity in Anka and Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nigeria

The study examined farmers–herdsmen conflict, cattle rustling, and banditry in Anka Maradun local government area of Zamfara State, Nigeria. the influence conflicts on rustling banditry, vice versa. Exploratory research was employed; focus group discussion (FGD) key informant interview (KII)were used to collect primary data from respondents. generated were transcribed recorded verbatim (word-for-word account verbal interview) they converted into written form. Data enumerated thematic analysis categorization provided. Secondary sourced internet relevant books. This adopted environmental resources scarcity frustration-aggression theory. findings revealed that conflict precipitates acts banditry. It also conversely contributed State. discovered synthesis conflicts, pose serious threat safety security people. researchers recommended there should be an introduction grazing reserves equipped with adequate social amenities policies capable enhancing herders’ transformation traditional modern method animal husbandry. They suggested various factors responsible for properly managed by religious leaders. corroborate gaps which intended fill