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Pilgrim commission boss dialogue with natives, Fulani leaders in Plateau on peace

By Joyce Babayeju

The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission,Rev. Yakubu Pam has met with the natives of Bassa Local Government Area of plateau state and Fulani leaders in the area over the  recent attack on the people of Irigwe by the Fulani herders to seek for lasting peace to the troubled area.

The meeting took place Monday at the Police officers Mess in Jos, Plateau State.

Speaking during the meeting, Rev. Pam condemned the attack on the people of Bassa and pleaded with the residents to embrace peace and shun acts of violence. He said he would rather love to speak about the growth and development of Plateau.

The Executive Secretary also said the Crisis in Plateau State started since 2001 and ever since, the government and himself have been working tirelessly to restore peace back to the state. He also said  that the battle has always been a circle of revenge as no party has been crowned a winner.

He added that the attacks has now shifted to the Local governments at the outskirts of the State, but the recent meetings with the farmers, herders and traditional leaders in the local governments has helped to reduce the attacks.

Earlier, the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Edward Chuka said he was disappointed with the attack on the people of Bassa, despite the meetings and discussion with the stakeholders of the local governments and Fulani leaders and their promise to live in peace. He also said innocent lives  going about their daily activities are always victims of such attacks.

He  stressed that the only way to resolve conflict is through dialogue between both parties, because people are different hence the need to find a common ground, adding that the dialogue should be sincere without an ulterior motive.

He gave assurances that he would not relent in his pursuit of the criminals perpetuating  criminal acts in the area and bringing them to book.

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