The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Adamawa State has successfully resolved 189 civil disputes from a total of 215 cases recorded between January and September 2024, News About Nigeria reports.
This was revealed by ACC Charity Fwa, head of the NSCDC’s peace and conflict unit, during an event marking the 2024 International Peace Day in Yola, organised by the group Search for Common Ground.
Fwa detailed that 13 cases are still pending, nine have been referred for further investigation, and four cases were withdrawn after parties involved reached mutual agreements.
She explained that the majority of the cases addressed by the NSCDC are civil in nature, ranging from family disputes, communal conflicts, land-related issues, misunderstandings between landlords and tenants, to farmer-herder clashes.
Fwa stressed the importance of enhanced collaboration between stakeholders in peace-building initiatives, urging for stronger partnerships to ensure sustainable peace in the region.
Gambo Wada, Project Manager for Search for Common Ground in Adamawa, commended the efforts of stakeholders in maintaining relative peace in the state.
He urged residents to continue fostering peaceful coexistence as the project nears its conclusion in December.
Wada also announced plans to establish situation rooms across local government areas to promote ongoing peace initiatives throughout the state.
In a related development, the Niger State Command of the NSCDC issued a warning about the circulation of a video showing an NSCDC officer, Idris Saidu, holding weapons.
The video, which falsely accuses Saidu of supplying arms to criminals, was deemed a potential threat to national security.
The NSCDC urged Nigerians to refrain from sharing the video on social media.
