Al-Hikmah University Journal

The farmers – herders’ conflict in Nigeria in which Kwara state is inclusive is among the age-long problems confronting the peaceful co-existence of the nation which has resulted to loss of many lives, farm products and properties of citizens. The disturbance of public peace in Kwara state with reports of alleged killings by the herdsmen are indications that the present administration has not found lasting solutions to the age-long problem yet. This paper therefore examinesthe place of Al-Qisās and Diyahi in the management of Farmers - Herdsmen Conflicts in Kwara State Nigeria. It discusses some of the incidents of farmers and herdsmen clashes in Kwara State, the aims and objectives Qur’anic legislation as well the expected roles of Qisāsand Diyah in curtailing the incessant clashes between peasant farmers and herdsmen The methodology adopted in this paper is descriptive research based on documents analysis on previous articles, journals, internet sources and literatures on the subject matter. The paper suggests that the security agencies and judiciaries should perform their official duty without preferential treatment and favourism. It also suggests that religious education should be made mandatory to students in all institutions and all levels. The study reveals that farmers-herdsmen conflicts are real and there is urgent need for alternative workable solution to the menace.