By Woke Joshua
Senator representing Taraba Central, Haruna Manu, has appealed for calm and peaceful coexistence among residents of Sardauna Local Government Area following a recent clash between Fulani and Mambilla communities.
The clash, which reportedly occurred last Tuesday in Mbamga communities along the Nigeria-Cameroon border, left nine people dead.
In a statement personally signed by him, Manu expressed condolences to the families of the victims and urged residents of the affected communities to refrain from actions capable of worsening the situation.
He described the incident as unfortunate and called on the people to put the crisis behind them and work towards restoring lasting peace in the area.
“I want to appeal for understanding and plead with the families of the victims of the clash. This development is uncalled for, especially at this trying period for all and sundry,” Manu said.
The senator also commended Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, for his intervention, saying it helped to prevent the crisis from escalating.
“I want to equally thank His Excellency, Dr Agbu Kefas, for his timely intervention to quickly nip the clash in the bud before it escalates,” he said.
Manu, a former Deputy Governor of Taraba State, also praised security agencies for their intervention and efforts to restore peace in the affected communities.
He urged the Fulani and Mambilla communities, as well as other residents in the area, to embrace dialogue, strengthen peaceful coexistence and work collectively to prevent a recurrence of violence.