The United Nations called for ethnic groups in Nigerians to
work towards peace.
The international body tasked religious leaders to guide the
youths to resolve their difference . It
also called on the Peace Committee to wade into the issue of ultimatum given to
Igbos in north The United Nations has expressed concern over the quit notice
and 90-day ultimatum issued by a coalition of Arewa youths to Igbos living in
the north calling for a peaceful resolution. The youths had stirred controversy
when they issued a statement asking Igbos to leave the north within three
months while also asking the northerners in Igboland to also do same. Edward Kallon who is the UN resident
coordinator in Nigeria in a statement on Thursday, June 8 called for peace.
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