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Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honorable Babangida Nguroje, has called on all parties involved in the disturbances in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State to show restraint and allow appropriate law enforcement agencies to restore peace and order.
The Garkuwan Sardauna also commended the traditional institutions in the affected areas for their efforts all these years to ensure that peace reigns in the affected areas and encouraged them to continue playing roles as custodians of tradition and cultural norms for a better society.
He stressed that peace and unity in Sardauna and Taraba in general should not be allowed to be compromised at any time.
In a statement, Honorable Nguroje commended the leadership of Sardauna Local Government for its prompt action, stressing that violence can only create disunity and affect the development of conflict areas, and urged all parties to embrace peace, dialogue and tolerance.
Mr Nguroje described the riots as unfortunate and called on every member of society to respect established procedures to restore peace in the affected areas.
He argued that the unity that existed until the riots must be upheld by all parties, stressing that the waste of lives and destruction of property will only set the region back.
He said Taraba State in general is known for peaceful coexistence and any act that paints any part of the state in a negative manner must be avoided at all costs.
He expressed sadness that disagreements cannot be resolved through dialogue and urged all parties to ensure the return of peace to the local government.
He implored the people of Mbamnga, Mbara and Geroji to take urgent steps to embrace peace and true reconciliation for the good and progress of the area.
He commended the state governor Kefas Agbu for maintaining and sustaining peace in the state at all times.
He consoled the families of the deceased and called on all stakeholders to work towards ensuring peace.
