ABSTRACT
Conflict is as old as the human race; and just as human strivings differ significantly, conflicts, when they occur, also assume diverse proportions and impact society in a variety of ways. Just as it has shaped human societies centuries ago, conflict is still shaping our societies today in more remarkable ways. In our own time, these conflicts have assumed frightening dimensions calling attention to a global response. From the Middle East to Asia, Europe to the United States of America, South America to Africa, there is no end to the tale of woes visited upon mankind by the scourge of conflict.1
In Nigeria today, one of the prevalent conflict that is now manifesting greatly is the Farmers-herdsmen crisis which has become a recurring phenomenon in Nigeria. Specifically, in the case of Edo State the farmers-herders crisis has had a significant impact on food security in the region. The conflict, which has been ongoing since 2010, has led to the displacement of farmers from their lands and the destruction of crops, resulting in a reduction in food production and availability.2 The conflict between farmers and herders is rooted in a number of factors, including competition over access to land and water resources, climate change and population growth. The conflict has often taken a violent turn, with clashes resulting in deaths and injuries to both farmers and herders.
