Taraba Sets Up Commission Of Inquiry To End Crises Between Neighbouring Communities

In his quest to ensure lasting peace in the state, the Taraba State Governor, Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku, on Monday, set up a commission of inquiry into the crises between Tiv and their neighbouring communities within the state.

This was disclosed by the SA New Media to the Executive Governor of Taraba state, Osborne Adi Jnr.

The governor, while unveiling the commission, said he was worried by the unnecessary outbreak of violence in the state and therefore,was poised to bring an end to it.

Citing the powers vested on him by Section 2 of the Commission of Inquiry Law,Cap.34 Laws of Taraba State,1997, the Governor charged the members to examine the remote and immediate causes of the crises between the Tivs and people living in communities of Wukari,Takum, Donga, Ibi, Ussa, Gassol and Bali Local Government Areas or any other part of the state since 1991 to date.

They were also urged to examine and identify cases of banditry, kidnapping and other vices related to or arising from within the border communities and their relationship with the crises.

The Commission, which is headed by the Hon. Justice Kumai Bayang Aka’ah,JSC, also has Hon. Justice Emmanuel Garba,Hon. Justice Ambrose D. Mamadi (Rtd),Barr.Danjuma D. Rindam,as members.

Others were,Prof. Rotgak I. Gofwen and Prof. Istifanus Zabadi, while Hamidu Audu Esq.will serve as Secretary. Barr Emeka Okoro was appointed as the Commission’s Counsel.

While the Commission was mandated with the responsibility of identification of the basic issues and causes of prolonged and perennial crises between these communities and advise on the strategies for securing lasting peace, they were also empanelled to identify individuals or groups that have contributed or instigated the crises and recommend appropriate sanctions where necessary.