Atyap communities in Kaduna dialogue on lasting solution to incessant attacks

By Adeleye Kunle

As parts of efforts to restore peace to their region and communites, the Atyap, Hausa, and Fulani communities in Atyap Chiefdom of Southern Kaduna, met and engaged in peaceful conversations to find a lasting solution to incessant attacks, killings, and civic unrest in the southern part of Kaduna State.

Track News recalls that the communities have long conflicted, leading to attacks and killings as accusations and counter-accusations have taken centre stage.

Following this, a peace dialogue organized by an individual initiative facilitated by Mr. Victor Abarshi and his team took place separately in Zonzon, Agwan Gaiya, Gora, and Zango Urban districts of the Chiefdom in the Zango Kataf Local Government Area.

Speaking at the dialogue sessions implemented in four districts, Abarshi said in 2021, a dialogue was initiated with and between these communities, adding that eight systematic dialogue sessions were held with youth, women leaders, and other stakeholders.

According to him, the peace dialogue made the youth commit to a peace accord signed on the 6th of June, 2022.

He said the Agwatyap, Sir Dominic Yahaya, with the unanimous support of stakeholders, agreed that the dialogue sessions be implemented in the Chiefdom’s five districts, adding that it is to consolidate the gains and successes achieved, including the significant de-escalation of violence