The APC gubernatorial flagbearer in Adamawa state, Distinguished Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani’s heart bleeds for the casualties of avoidable communal clash that is gradually degenerating to clannish cleansing in Lamurde and Guyuk local government areas of Adamawa state.
The amazing Amazon has called on the warring factions to sheath their swords and embrace peace, the uncompromising treasure for harmony and mutual coexistence.
The APC governorship candidate urged the state government to be responding proactively to early warnings and distress calls in order to forestall further reoccurrence of conflict in addition to bringing the perpetrators of the heinous atrocity to book.
“I received with great shock, the sad news of the recent communal clash that has claimed the lives of people and destroyed the means of livelihood in Lamurde and Guyuk local government areas of Adamawa state.
“I am calling on the state government, as a matter of urgency, to deploy more police officers to safeguard and protect the life and properties of the natives in affected areas; improve local ties with vigilantes and hunters to gather better intelligence; and respond proactively to early warnings and distress calls in order to forestall further reoccurrence of conflict in addition to bringing the perpetrators of this atrocity to book.
“I’m calling on the people to give peace a chance, as there won’t be any meaningful development in times of unrest.
“It’s important that we put our differences aside and work towards fostering peace and development in our community.
“My heart goes out to the people of Lafiya and Boshkiri as well as the surrounding villages of Mumseri, Zakawon, Mere and Kupte.
“I pray that those affected be comforted and that in their trying moment, they are not alone,” Binani.