By Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo
Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba state on Friday innaugurated a seven man judicial commission of inquiry to look into the protracted crises between the Tiv and Jukun Nationalities.
At the ceremony in jalingo,
Ishaku, said his administration is making concerted effort to find an lasting and permanent end to the persistence communal feud between the two lingering tribes.
He disclose that the pursue of peace has remained
the cardinal objective of his “RESCUE MISSION “.
He further disclose that The source of state of recent have been in the news for the wrong reasons despite the numerous developmental strikes being undertaken by his administration.
“We have made tremendous efforts to reposition agriculture, in a belief that our people who are mainly farmers, when provided the right inputs and enabling environment would carry out farming activities in peace and tranquility ” he said.
He noted that the persistent crisis have however negatively impacted on agriculture and also given his administration a great concern on its responsibility of protecting lives and properties.
“Despite several honest attempts by both Taraba and Benue state governments, as well as the federal government to amicably and satisfactorily address and allay the fears of the feuding communities, the conflict is still ongoing unabated ”
He stressed that government remained undaunted because of the strong conviction that honesty and transparent dialogue as against violence remains the universal accepted way of resolving misunderstandings of any magnitude.
According to him, the commission of enquiry would be headed by Rt. Justice of the supreme court, Kaimai Bayanga Akaahs and Barr. Hamiddu Audu would serve as secretary respectively.
On his part, the Chairman of the commission, Rt. Justice Kaimai thanked the governor for appointing them to find out the root causes of the crisis between the jukun and Tiv tribes.
He said they cannot be peace without justice, stressing that the commission would be objective in their assessment.
“We sincerely believe that at the end of the assignment, permanent peace would return to Taraba state” he said.
The commission has three months to submit it’s report.
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