The repentant bandits’ commanders, at a peace meeting held at the palace of the Emir of Tsafe, Alhaji Muhammadu Bawa, in Tsafe Local Government area of the State yesterday, August 5, promised to release all captives in their custody.
They also promised that nobody will be attacked anymore, assuring the farmers in the area that they are free to go to their farms without any fear.
The Chairman of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in the area, Alhaji Yahaya Ahmad, also assured of total support to the peace initiative.
“As from today, no vigilante group or CJTF member would attack any Fulani herder. We will abide by the state government’s directive in this regard.
“Fulani herders are now free to come to Tsafe town and all major towns in this area. They can go to markets and anywhere else they so wish.
“I am giving them the assurance that our members would not attack them anymore.”
Also, one of the Fulani leaders, Alhaji Madele, thanked the state government for the dialogue and called on the security agencies to protect them from ’Yansakai and some security personnel who attack them unjustly in markets and towns.
Madele said: “We have agreed to embrace peace and dialogue; we commend the Commissioner of Police for inviting us for this meeting.”
The state Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Usman Nagoggo, who chaired the meeting, described the security situation faced by the state in past as unfortunate.
