Himodonge Payam youth chairperson is calling on his community who are still in the bush to return home and resume their peaceful stay ahead of New Year festival.
James Loki Samson says most families especially women and children fled to the bush after unknown gunmen attacked Hillieu village last week, Radio Emmanuel reports.
Loki is calling for dialogue instead of using guns that causes suffering to the innocent civilians.
Loki reassures the community of the peaceful New Year celebration.
He expresses youth commitment to guarantee the free movement of people inside and outside the Payam.
The youth leader calls for peaceful coexistence among communities in Imotong State.