In a significant move to restore harmony and end longstanding communal tensions, the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) facilitated a peace pact between Tiv and Fulani communities in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State. The peace dialogue, which held on Monday, 23rd June 2025, was convened by the Commander 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, at the Brigade Headquarters in Jalingo.
Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the Brigade, who signed the statement, explained that the meeting brought together key stakeholders including the Chairman of Gassol LGA, Hon. Abubakar Usman, traditional rulers, community elders, and security representatives to deliberate on ways to sustain peace.
Brigadier General Uwa emphasized the importance of lawful conflict resolution, condemning violence and urging all stakeholders to act as ambassadors of peace and unity.
The Commander also commended Hon. Usman for his proactive role in mobilizing community leaders to engage in dialogue.
At the end of the meeting, both communities agreed to regular dialogue, rejected the protection of criminal elements, and pledged support for security agencies in preventing further unrest. The dialogue concluded with the formal signing of a peace agreement by all parties present.