Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has brokered a peace agreement between Fulani herders and the management of Song Local Government Council following a misunderstanding that led to a boycott of Song market.
Key Highlights
- Fintiri hosts a peace meeting between Fulani herders and Song LG Council in Yola.
- Herders had boycotted Song market after a dispute with LG Chairman Idris Yahaya.
- The governor urges the herders to return to the market.
- He warns that anyone who takes a life will be dealt with “without mercy.”
The peace meeting, convened at the instance of the governor, was held on Sunday at the Government House in Yola.
The herders had boycotted the market following a disagreement with the Chairman of the local government council, Idris Yahaya.
‘Give Peace a Chance’
Speaking at the meeting, Fintiri appealed to both parties to resolve their differences and prioritise peace, unity and the economic development of the local government area.
He urged the herders to return to the market and resume normal business activities, stressing that peaceful coexistence was essential for the growth and prosperity of the area.
“Return home and give peace a chance. Song belongs to all of you. You must live together, trade together and grow your economy together,” the governor said.
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Warning Against Lawlessness
Fintiri warned against taking the law into one’s hands, emphasising that his administration would not tolerate acts of lawlessness or violence.
He also called on both parties to respect human life and work towards sustaining peace, assuring them that he would personally monitor developments in the area.
“Anyone who takes a human life will be dealt with without mercy. Government will not fold its arms and watch lawlessness,” he warned.
The development, as gathered by our correspondent, is expected to ease tensions and restore commercial activities disrupted by the market boycott.
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