Natives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) below 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 individuals, together with indigenous youths from Paiko.
In an announcement issued yesterday, AOIYEO govt director, Commandant Isaac David, described the incident as tragic and warned in opposition to 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 scenario.
“Two wrongs cannot make a right. The future of our 858 Original Inhabitant communities depends on peace,” he stated.
AOIYEO additionally recommended the Gwagwalada space council chairman, Hon. Kasim Mohammed, for his swift intervention, together with the deployment of safety personnel and his initiative to deliver the affected communities collectively for dialogue.
The organisation, nonetheless, referred to as on safety businesses to conduct a complete investigation into the conflict and make sure that anybody discovered accountable for the violence faces the complete weight of the legislation.
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 way of constituted authorities slightly 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 short-term 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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