In a bid to pursue strategies to sustain peace between the over 84 ethnic groups in Taraba State, the government says it will henceforth deploy dialogue, fairness and inclusiveness in resolving such conflicts in the State.
This was made known by the Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, at the signing of a peace accord over decades of crisis between Shomo and Jole communities in the Lau Local Government Area of the state.
The recurring violent conflict between the Shomo and Jole communities in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State, has lingered since the defunct Gongola State.
The bone of contention is the ownership of a fish pond, which serves both ethnic groups, resulting in the loss of lives and properties worth millions of Naira despite several peace attempts.
However, the Taraba State Government had set up a Judicial Panel of enquiry to investigate and make recommendations, to map out a template that will permanently end the crisis, and provide sustainable peace.
The Judicial Panel of Enquiry has concluded its work and a white paper has been drafted, which led to the signing of a peace accord by the warring factions, at the instance of the Taraba State Government.
The State Government also inaugurated the Marime Fish Pond Committee, to take over the ownership of the pond, with members drawn from the State Government and the communities.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
