CDS searches for peace in Southern Kaduna

The Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has held peace initiative parley in local government areas of Kaduna State to mitigate and prevent religious conflicts.

The event which took place in Jema’a, Kachia, and Zango Kataf  councilss on Monday,  Tuesday, and Wednesday, draws participants across the eight Local Government Areas.

Addressing the participants, the Chief of Defense Staff, who was represented by his Special Adviser, Mr. Musa Likita, said he was desirous of resolving the insecurity challenges in the Southern Kaduna region.

The Special Adviser gave the Fulani, Hausa, and Christian representatives the privilege to voice out their grievances to find out causes of conflict within their communities.

He urged all parties to sheath their swords and embrace peace for development to thrive in the region.

He said, “This summit is aimed at identifying the remote causes of insecurity that have bedevilled this area over the years through community-based solutions.”

Some of the participants identified lack of discipline among Parents towards their children for insecurity in the area.

The participants also pledged to collaborate with the military to chase away criminals terrorizing their communities.

The Executive Secretary of Kaduna State Peace Commission, Dr. Saleh Momale, commended the Chief of Defense Staff for the initiative.

He explained that for the past years, the major challenges were inter-communities conflict that has a relationship with different ethnicities and religions which we generally characterize as religious conflict.

He said, “We are happy because of the various interventions and the commitment that numerous stakeholders put in place, Over the years, we’re witnessing an increasing decline in many parts, particularly in the Southern Part of the State.”