Doko Community in Niger state told to embrace Peace and be their brothers keeper.
Doko Community in lavun local Government Area in Niger state have been asked to embrace peace for the development of the area and the state in general.
The state commissioner for Homeland Security Hon. Bello Abdullahi Muhammad , made the call while addressing Doko community over the recent crises in the area.
He said crises of any nature, no matter how small or big it does not bring development or peace, hence the need for them to remain United as brother and sisters.
According to him Nupe people are well respected Nation wide, stressing that in the history of Nupe communities,they are known for love and respect they show to their elders and urge them to keep on with culture.
He also described farming as major occupation of Nupe kingdom adding that only the living can farm, hence for the people to shun violence and embrace peace and to be their brothers keeper, while urging them to make good use of the arable land God gave them to promote socio-economic development of the area.
He further disclosed that government is aware of the letter forwarded to the government adding that the state Governor, Alhaji Umaru Mohammad Bago is doing everything possible to look into the lingering issues in the community with a view to find a lasting solution to their problems.
On the pending litigation in court over the crises, the commissioner apealled to the communities to remain calm, adding the court is taking time to study the case so as to arrive at amicable resolution on the matter.
He then prayed for quick recovery of the injured persons during the recent attack and hope that, such attack will not happen in future, adding that the entire Doko people are one family and should do everything possible to remain one family.
Those on the entourage were the Commissioner of Police, representative of the Director of DSS.
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