The government has been urged to refocus on peace journalism in the face of renewed clashes between Chokosis and Konkombas in the North East region.
The African Centre for Security and Counter-Terrorism has expressed sadness over how the violent clashes have protracted despite all efforts by the government to have it resolved.
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The Executive Director for the Centre, Emmanuel Kotin, reacting to the clashes said it was important for the government to, as a matter of urgency, critically rethink about the role of the political leadership in the affected communities in the continued occurrences of these violent clashes.
Three persons sustained various degrees of injury after sporadic shootings in Saboba in the Chereponi district, the hub of the clashes.
The region’s Police PRO Yusif Tanko said some 13 persons have been arrested in relation to the clashes which have intensified this week.
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Mr Kotin who was speaking on Adom FM’s morning show “Dwaso Nsem” Wednesday said in spite of the President’s call for the people and chiefs of the area to embrace peaceful coexistence, media reportage of the matter could go a step further.
“We laud the President for his call on the matter but the media framing and reportage of the clashes should go a step further to include narratives that empower the affected communities to refocus on building resilience against violent provocations,” a statement from Mr Kotin’s outfit urged.
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He assured the government and people of Chereponi of the Centre’s resolve to readily offer research-informed leads that would help to put an end to the violent conflicts and restore stability for peaceful development.
Source: Adomonline.com/Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy/Email: Ewuradjoakennedy@gmail.com