Earlier today, Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has presided over an emergency security meeting to address the communal clash that ensued between some section of Shongom and Filiya districts of Shongom Local Government Area of the State.
Briefing news men on the outcome of the meeting, which took place at the executive council chamber, the Commissioner of Internal Security and Ethical Orientation, Adamu Dishi Kupto said the clash, which was caused by a dispute over a piece of land, occurred on Saturday leaving one dead and over 50 houses as well as food banks burnt to ashes.
The Commissioner explained that Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya received the news of the crisis with great shock and sadness, describing the unfortunate incident as the handy work of the devil who always detests peaceful coexistence.
Adamu Kupto said so far tension between the two communities has simmered owing to the prompt deployment of security personnel Governor Inuwa Yahaya to restore peace.
He however called on both communities to remain calm and revert back to status quo of peaceful coexistence without which he said Government cannot provide the dividends of democracy.
“I want to assure you that perpetrators of this crisis will be dealt with ruthlessly according to the laws of the land”.
On whether any arrests have been made so far, the State commissioner of Internal security said investigations are still on to unravel the instigators and perpetrators of the unfortunate incident.
The meeting reached a 6- point resolution to further cement peace and tranquility in the area.
The Commissioner of Information, Julius Ishaya Lapes said the meeting noted the extent of damage occasioned by the crisis which he said based on security report over 50 houses, food items and other essentials were destroyed.
The Commissioner added that the meeting condemned the carnage inflicted on the people of Shongom and Filiya Districts and called for the involvement of all relevant stakeholders under the leadership of the Mai Kaltungo Engr Sale Mohammed to begin peace building efforts.
He further explained that it was resolved that perpetrators of the heinous crime must be brought to book to face justice and reiterated the banning of all militia or hunter groups.
Julius Lapes said the meeting directed all community leaders to engage and prevail on the youths for peace to reign supreme in both Shongom and Filiya Districts.
Also speaking, the Mai Kaltungo, Engr Sale Mohammed appealed for calm among the people of Shongom and Filiya districts saying such crisis must not be allowed to fester particularly at this time when the rainy season is setting in.
“In my capacity as the Mai Kaltungo, I will do all that is necessary to bring peace in the affected communities. I shall embark on peace building mission to the two communities and I assure you that this ugly incident will never happen again”.
He thanked Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his prompt response and the security agencies for swiftly restoring law and order
Ismaila Uba Misilli
Director-General
( Press Affairs)
Government House
Gombe
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