More than 600 Nigerians have crossed into Cameroon’s North West region, escaping renewed clashes between Mambila farmers and Peul herders.

The new arrivals, including children and women, came from northern Nigeria and are now sheltering in Nwa, a locality in the Donga-Mantung division of the North West region. They fled the recurring violence between Mambila farming communities and Peul herders. Local authorities received them upon arrival.

Esapa Jim Esapa, the sub-divisional officer for Nwa, coordinated their reception and care. He assessed the situation and said he is working closely with the council to take the necessary measures to help the refugees live in dignified conditions.

Farmer-herder clashes are a recurring problem in Nigeria, regularly pushing populations across the border into Cameroon. Many Nigerian refugees already live on Cameroonian territory. This adds further pressure on authorities in Cameroon’s North West, a region already grappling with a security crisis.