Yakubu Busari
The Transition Chairman of Mikang Local Government Council of Plateau State , Hon. Daniel Kungmi, has said the land dispute between the two groups of Tarok and ,Montol was hijacked by hoodlums and had been brought under control .
Speaking to journalists, Kungmi appealed for calm amongst the factional heads to bury their differences for the interest of the state and imbibe the spirit of tolerance as government at all levels working around the clock to stop the conflict.
According to him, clash that occurred between two persons was later hijacked by irate youths and criminals who arrived in motorbikes destroying and damaging properties leading loss of lives and properties.
He said: “Within a short while, the situation degenerated leading to the burning down of houses and barns, as a caution against the breakdown of law and order in the two councils …
Kungmi Daniel explains further that “Several criminal elements took advantage of the unfortunate situation and rustled cattle as well as other valuables. “
He added that “Immediately we got the news of the clash, we reported the incident to security operatives who moved swiftly to the affected community to restore law and order.”
” I just returned from the affected community and the situation is under control, but for now, we can not ascertain the number of persons killed in the clash
” I am also in touch with the Transition committee Chairman of Langtang North Local government council Hon Nanmwa Kumzhi ,and we would be holding a critical stakeholders meeting soon as this clash is between brothers “,he said.
Hon Daniel Kungmi urged residents of the area to be calm.
” I call on the people to be more tolerable and cautious of undesirable elements that might want to take advantage of the unfortunate situation to inflict harm on innocent persons.”,he stressed.
He added that the Commissioner of Police in the state is expected to visit the affected community .
