The Tiv people of Taraba State on Sunday appealed to Governor Darius Ishaku to expedite action for the return of all persons displaced by the Jukun/Tiv crisis in the state to their homes.

This was contained in a communique issued and signed by the Chairman of Tiv Traditional Leaders Council and Ter Tiv Bali, Chief David Gbaa and Secretary Tyoor Gunduma, Zaki Targema Ukange at the end of the 3rd Ijir Tamen/19th Tiv Day celebration held in Bali.

The Tiv people in the communique condemned the lingering Jukun/Tiv crisis in the state.

They also called for understanding on the part of the people, saying without peace there would never be any development.
The Ijir Tamen which is an assembly of all Tiv traditional leaders and Tiv stakeholders in Taraba State said the quick return of all displaced people to their homes and resettlement would fast track achievement of permanent peace.