Statement by WACUDA On the Ntumbaw-Njirong Farmland Dispute.
Special Statement by Warr Cultural and Development Association (WACUDA) On the Ntumbaw-Njirong Farmland Dispute. WACUDA Has received disturbing information of the escalation of land dispute conflicts between Ntumbaw and Njirong, 2 brotherly villages of Njep Warr today the 27th August 2018. WACUDA notes with regret that this conflict has escalated to the extent that people are wounded, houses burnt and cars destroyed; and it all started at Mbaw Rong around the disputed piece of land in question. WACUDA calls on the 2 villages to immediately stop further escalation of the violence which may lead to further loss of lives. WACUDA calls on the 2 Fons and leaders of both villages to exercise restraint and keep calm, so that we chart the way forward to a peaceful sustainable solution to this land dispute while respecting the rule of law as well as our cultural manner of managing such disputes. WACUDA calls on the religious leaders to pray hard and act through mediation as well. ...