From Godwin Agia, Jalingo
The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), from Taraba state, taking refuge in Benue state have appealed to governor Agbu Kefas to facilitate their return to their ancestral homes in Wukari.
The displaced persons spoke recently in Kyado, Benue state, during the burial of Mr. Jethro Yerga, the assistant secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Taraba state council.
The Ter Wukari, Zaki John Ikyo, the Tiv IDP chairman in Wukari local government, Hon. Peter Achibo, represented by his vice, Terhile Ahur, both appealed for the return of peace and harmonious coexistence between Tiv and Jukun in Wukari to pave the way for development in the area.
“We wish to sincerely thank the Benue state government for accommodating us six years, since we were displaced from our ancestral homes in Taraba state. We wish to appeal to governor Agbu Kefas to demonstrate the spirit of empathy, and facilitate our return back to Taraba.”
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