The Roman officials settled the fight by dividing Numidia into two parts, probably in 116, but this settlement was tainted by accusations that the Roman officials accepted bribes to favor Jugurtha.
Den romerske ledelse løste konflikten ved at dele Numidien i to, sandsynligvis i 116, men denne løsning blev skæmmet af beskyldninger om, at de romerske ledere havde taget imod bestikkelse fra Jugurtha.