Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has warned Fulani herders against resorting to violence or engaging in unlawful activities, stressing that his administration will not tolerate actions capable of threatening peace in the state.
The governor gave the warning on Sunday after mediating a dispute between Fulani herders and the Song Local Government Council, which had resulted in a boycott of Song Market.
According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, the peace meeting was held at the Government House in Yola following a disagreement between the herders and the council chairman, Idris Yahaya.
Fintiri urged the parties to respect human life, resolve their differences peacefully and avoid actions that could escalate tensions in the area.
He warned that anyone responsible for taking another person’s life would face serious consequences.
“Anyone who takes a human life will be dealt with without mercy. Government will not fold its arms and watch lawlessness,” the governor said.
Fintiri also called on both parties to put aside their differences and prioritise the peace and development of Song Local Government Area.
He said peaceful coexistence was essential to economic growth, urging the herders to resume trading activities at the market and maintain harmonious relations with other residents.
“Return home and give peace a chance. Song belongs to all of you. You must live together, trade together and grow your economy together,” he said.
The governor further pledged to monitor developments in the area to ensure that the agreement reached at the meeting was sustained.
The meeting was attended by the Secretary to the State Government, Awwal Tukur, other government officials from Song, representatives of the Adamawa State Peace Commission and traditional rulers from the local government area.
The statement said both parties agreed to embrace peace and restore normal activities in Song in the interest of residents and the local economy.
