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The paper explores the ongoing conflict between Fulani herdsmen and local farming communities in Nigeria, identifying it as a significant issue of insecurity and potential ethnic cleansing. It provides conceptual clarifications of conflict and inter-group conflict, specifically examining the underlying causes of violence and territorial disagreements. The paper proposes various strategies to mitigate these conflicts, including the introduction of ranching, disarmament of armed herdsmen, and the establishment of collaborative relationships between herders and settled communities, emphasizing the need for a multi-faceted approach to conflict resolution.