Title: The Effects of the Wurkum/Karimjo Crisis on Agricultural Production and Food Security in Taraba State, Nigeria.
Authors: Samuila Mbatagbum Garba
Volume: 10
Issue: 6
Pages: 194-199
Publication Date: 2026/06/28
Abstract:
Communal conflict is a conflict between communities and has become one of the major security Nigeria. These conflicts may result from land disputes, political representation, chieftaincy positions, boundary demarcation, and access to natural resources. The Wurkum/Karimjo crisis emerged from longstanding grievances associated with competition over land, territorial claims, and political representation. he increasing pressure on agricultural land and other productive resources intensified tensions between the two communities. The primary objective of the study is to examine the effects of the Wurkum/Karimjo crisis on agricultural production and food security in Taraba State. The study adopted the Eco-Violence Theory developed by Thomas Homer-Dixon in the 1990s as its theoretical framework. Survey research design was used in the study for data collection. The data for the research was collected using oral interview with Wurkum community, Karimjo community, other neighboring communities, security agents and relevant stake holders. The findings revealed some of causes of the crisis are competition over farmlands, boundary issues and chieftaincy rivalry. Also, that, some of the effects of the crisis are destruction of crops, displacement of household and reduce investments in agriculture. Also, that all these effects of the crisis may lead to food insecurity. The study further recommended the need to tackle the conflicts completely, the need for security agencies to prevent destruction and burning of crops during the crisis and the need for government to provide food for victims during the crisis to prevent food insecurity.