A Benue monarch, the Tor Sankera, HRH, Chief David Sevav has brought leaders of Kendev and Tyuluv Council Wards in Ukum Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State together in a bid to avert an emerging conflict between the two neighbouring communities.
The meeting was convened as reports emerged that some youths from the Tyuluv axis had allegedly been terrorising residents of Kendev, creating tension and threatening the longstanding peace between both communities.
The meeting, which took place at the palace of the Tor Sankera, had in attendance two District Heads, 10 Kindred Heads from both Wards, as well as elders, family heads and youth representatives.
In his remarks, Chief Sevav said the meeting became imperative to address pertinent issues to forestall breakdown of law and order between the two communities.
He wondered why Kendev and Tyuluv communities that have lived together peacefully over the years are dissenting into anarchy.
The District Head of Tyuluv, Chief Deuti Azande, acknowledged the concerns raised by the Kendev community.
He, alongside Kindred Heads and leaders from Tyuluv, openly apologized and pledged to curb the activities of errant youths.
On his part, the District Head of Kendev, Chief Terfa Atondo, commended the Tor Sankera for what he described as a timely and impactful intervention.
He urged his people to remain calm and support all efforts to strengthen peace with their neighbours.
