Natives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) underneath the auspices of Abuja Original Inhabitant Youth Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO) have condemned the lethal conflict between indigenes of Paiko group and members of the Fulani group in Gwagwalada Area Council, calling for an intensive investigation into the incident.
The natives expressed shock over the violence, which reportedly claimed the lives of a number of folks, together with indigenous youths from Paiko.
In an announcement issued yesterday, AOIYEO government director, Commandant Isaac David, described the incident as tragic and warned towards additional escalation of the battle.
David commiserated with households of the victims, saying the deaths had inflicted deep ache on the affected communities.
“No family should have to bury their child because of a conflict that could have been avoided through dialogue,” he stated.
He urged youths in Paiko and throughout Gwagwalada Area Council to withstand the temptation to retaliate, stressing that reprisal assaults would solely worsen the state of affairs.
“Two wrongs cannot make a right. The future of our 858 Original Inhabitant communities depends on peace,” he stated.
AOIYEO additionally counseled the Gwagwalada space council chairman, Hon. Kasim Mohammed, for his swift intervention, together with the deployment of safety personnel and his initiative to carry the affected communities collectively for dialogue.
The organisation, nonetheless, known as on safety companies to conduct a complete investigation into the conflict and be certain that anybody discovered liable for the violence faces the total weight of the regulation.
They additionally urged conventional rulers, Sarkin Noma and youth leaders from each communities to take part actively within the enlarged safety assembly convened by the council chairman.
The natives additional appealed to farmers and herders to respect each other’s livelihoods and to channel grievances by means of constituted authorities somewhat than resorting to self-help.
They stated the incident underscored the necessity for sustained dialogue and stronger community-based safety mechanisms to stop additional bloodshed.
“Peace is the only foundation for development. Without peace, there can be no farming, no development and no future for our children,” it stated.
The group additionally appealed to residents of Paiko to cooperate with safety personnel deployed to the realm and adjust to the non permanent restriction of motion imposed to revive normalcy.
They prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims and for God to grant their households the fortitude to bear the loss.
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