The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has met with farmers and herders in Gwagwalada following reports of renewed violence in Dabiri and Paiko communities, urging both sides to avoid retaliation and help prevent further attacks.

The meeting was convened by FCT Commissioner of Police Ahmed Sanusi as part of efforts to restore calm, rebuild public confidence and stop tensions between the two groups from escalating.

Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh disclosed the development in a statement on Tuesday, October 20, saying representatives of the affected communities participated in the engagement.

Sanusi urged the farmers and herders to embrace dialogue, mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence, stressing that disputes must be resolved through lawful means rather than violence.

He also warned community leaders against incitement, retaliation and other actions capable of threatening public peace and security.

The police commissioner called on the leaders to cooperate with security agencies and identify those responsible for the attacks for investigation and possible prosecution.

He cautioned residents against allowing the actions of a few individuals to endanger the safety of entire communities, urging them to work with the police to prevent further breakdown of law and order.

Sanusi said the situation was under control and that security measures had been strengthened to prevent a recurrence of violence.

Residents of Dabiri, Paiko and neighbouring communities were urged to remain calm, cooperate with security personnel deployed to the affected areas and return to their normal activities without fear.

The police also appealed to both sides to refrain from actions that could reignite tensions, as efforts continue to sustain peace in the affected communities.