Sen. Yaroe visits victims of Bachama, Tsobo clash, calls for peace, unity
The Senator representing Adamawa South Senatorial District, Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe, has commiserated with the victims of the recent communal clash between the Bachama and Tsobo communities in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State, calling on both sides to embrace calm and allow peace to prevail.
During a visit to the affected communities on Thursday, Senator Yaroe urged all and sundry to sheathe their swords and give room for dialogue, reconciliation and lasting peace.
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He described the visit as a personal sacrifice aimed at calming frayed nerves, assessing the level of damage caused by the crisis and gathering first-hand information that would enable him to present a comprehensive report to the Senate.
The senator explained that his decision to visit the affected communities was particularly significant given that he was still recuperating from a major health challenge that required surgery towards the end of last year.
Despite this, he said he considered it a duty to stand with his constituents in their moment of pain and distress.
Throughout the day, Senator Yaroe toured several affected communities, including Gamadio, Rigange and Bashakka villages across Numan and Lamurde Local Government Areas.
At each location, he sympathized with victims, encouraged renewed unity and peaceful coexistence, and distributed relief materials to ease their suffering.
The items donated include; 400 bags of 25kg rice, 80 gallons of cooking oil, 200 cartons of spaghetti, 200 brocade materials, 200 yards of fabric, cash support and assorted children’s clothing. The gesture, according to the senator, was meant to provide temporary relief while longer-term solutions are pursued.
Speaking on the importance of peace, Senator Yaroe stressed that no society can develop or attain its full potential in the absence of peace and stability.
He noted that communal disputes are better resolved through constructive engagement, dialogue and mediation rather than violence, which only deepens divisions and inflicts lasting damage on communities.
He further recalled that for decades, the Bachama and Tsobo communities have lived side by side as brothers bound together through intermarriages, trade and commerce.
According to him, these long-standing social and economic ties have created a relationship that should not be allowed to disintegrate because of emerging socio-economic challenges or misunderstandings.
The senator also disclosed that at the peak of the crisis, his health condition limited his ability to personally raise the matter on the floor of the Senate.
He said efforts to table the issue through his colleague, the senator representing Adamawa North, Senator Amos Yohanna were unsuccessful.
Senator Yaroe expressed disappointment over this development, adding that he would formally protest the Senate’s action for denying him the opportunity to present a critical issue affecting his constituency when the Senate resumes.
Stakeholders across the affected communities expressed appreciation for the senator’s visit and support.
Traditional rulers, community leaders and leaders of internally displaced persons (IDPs) praised Senator Yaroe for identifying with the victims despite his health challenges.
In Gamadio, the IDP camp leader, Barris David, thanked the senator for his compassion and concern, describing the visit as a morale booster for displaced persons.
He prayed for God to grant the senator good health and long life to continue serving his people. Barris David also lamented that during the attack on their village, Waduku, residents lost virtually everything and appealed to the senator to use his position to facilitate the rebuilding of the community.
Similarly, in Rigange, the District Head, Mr. Kpana Linus Ishaya, represented by his secretary, Mr. Chikauno Audu, expressed gratitude to the senator for his concern and intervention.
He also offered prayers for the senator’s full recovery, noting that his leadership and presence were crucial at this time.
At Bashakka village, community leaders poured encomiums on Senator Yaroe, commending his foresight, empathy and commitment to his constituents. They assured him of their readiness to formally present their key concerns through an official memo, while also praying for his continued good health.
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