The displaced Muslim community of Tafawa Balewa town have reminded Bauchi State Government of its earlier plan to resettle them in Zwall village to reconnect with their brothers who are currently spread in various communities within and outside Bauchi State after a series of ethno-religious conflicts.
The call for resettlement comes against the backdrop of the longstanding ethno-religious conflict in Tafawa Balewa town which led to the loss of lives of innocent residents, the displacement of several others and the destruction of worship centers and other valuable property.
Similarly, the conflict, rooted in the division between the predominantly Muslim Hausa-Fulani and Christian Sayawa communities, has led to repeated violence over the years.
Bauchi State Government had, during Governor Isah Yuguda, relocated to the LGA headquarters to Bununu town in response to one of the major outbreaks of violence.
A leader of the displaced Muslim community, Sheikh Danazumi Musa Tafawa Balewa made the plea when led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Tafawa Balewa local government, Sama’ila Wakili in his office.
He acknowledged the efforts of Governor Bala Mohammed to ensure a lasting peace in the area.
Sheikh Danazumi said their people are suffering in various towns and villages within and outside the State, hence the need for the government to speed up the plan to bring them together and continue with their normal cultural and religious activities without hindrance.
He expressed optimism about the commitment and capacity of the government to make their dreams come true.
Sheikh Danazumi assured the Bauchi government of their continued support to actualised set goals and objectives and bring about lasting peace to Tafawa Balewa and the state as a whole.
Responding, the Chairman of Tafawa Balewa Local Government, Samaila Wakili who was represented by his deputy, Maigari Jambil, thanked them for the visit and promised to channel their request appropriately.
