Eastern Equatoria Governor in his remarks to Catholic Christians on Sunday at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Torit, encouraged citizens to embark on agriculture and leave behind violence and killing.
Louis Lobong Lojore appreciated residents of Ifwoto, Hatire and Imurok villages for feeding Torit town, Emmanuel Radio reported.
He also appreciated the peace deal signed on Saturday between Murahatiha and Tirangore villages, demanding the conflict suspects to face the law.
Governor Lobong accused his senior government officials of fuelling the conflict between the two villages.
The Governor discouraged consumption of local alcohol to prevent spread of cholera, warning that homesteads without pit latrines would be penalized.
He said homes with unclean surroundings would also be fined.