As part of
moves to end the hostilities between Fulani herdsmen and Benue
communities, the One Idoma Initiative has called on the federal
government to set up a committee that will look into the immediate and
remote causes of the crisis.
Addressing a joint news conference in
Abuja, on Monday, March 28, 2016 at the end of a town hall meeting held
to resolve the Agatu crisis, leaders of the Idoma and the cattle
breeders stressed the need for both parties to sheath their sword in
order to enthrone peace in the area.
The conveners of One Idoma Initiative
and the National President of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association
called on the relevant authorities to draw up a road map to commence the
immediate reconstruction, rehabilitation and re-integration of the
internally displaced persons from Agatu and the compensation of Fulanis,
who lost their cattle during the crisis.
Speaking at the event, leader of One Idoma Initiative, Bar. Paul Edeh stated that dialogue remained the only way forward