The Kaduna State Peace Commission has commenced peace building engagements in Kaduna South Senatorial District following last week’s attacks on two communities there.
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Kaduna State Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, said the head of the commission and permanent commissioners of the commission were leading the engagements with the clergy, traditional and community leaders.
He said due to the efforts of the government, Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations had been peacefully observed in southern Kaduna.
“The Kaduna State Government said that it welcomes this desired state of calm, and is proceeding with security and peace-building efforts to sustain harmony, law and order. The military authorities have deployed more troops to the area. Extra troops posted to the general area from 24th December 2017 have since arrived, and are operating in the areas assigned to them,” he said, adding, “The Kaduna State Government wishes to express its appreciation of the collective efforts made for peace and security by traditional and religious leaders and members of the general public.
“It calls on all citizens to contribute to peace and stability by maintaining vigilance, reporting suspicious activity and upholding harmony within and across communities.”
