Reconciliation efforts between Tiv farmers and Fulani herdsmen took another dimension in Gaambe-Tiev Community in Logo LGA of Benue state when a friendly football match was played between the two parties.

The match which held on the last Wednesday at NKST Primary School, Anyiin have been lauded by everyone including the state Governor, Dr Samuel Ortom.

Ortom in a press briefing with journalists yesterday commended the efforts of the community and called on others to emulate them.

"Last week, a peace meeting was held in Logo local government, and after, there was a novelty football match that was played by farmers and herdsmen."

"They all resolved that no more fighting, no more killing, they will work together. This is the kind of thing we want to see in the new Benue". He said.

The governor expressed his desire to see warring parties tolerate each other and going about their businesses in peace and harmony.

"We must live and let live. It must be a win win approach that can save both parties. It is a war that no one would be victorious if we don't restrain ourselves."

"The Fulanis, the herders must appreciate that where they are coming to graze is among the farmers, and the farmers too must appreciate that these people must find ways of surviving. But he criminality that we have seen must be eliminated and it'll required the efforts of both the farmers and the herdsmen working together."

The Governor lately, have been moving round the state, holding meetings with various stakeholders to bring a peaceful long-lasting solution to the security crisis that has plagued the state in recent times.

http://benue.com.ng/farmers-herdsmen-play-friendly-football-match-in-benue/

Is this a football match or beach soccer?

I hope everyone there was searched well well?? I don't trust them.

Beach game I guess?

Dis kind one dagger, dane gun, bows and arrows will be allowed on the field of play.

Very commendable. Let peace reign.