A group of reformed warriors together with local leaders from Kacheri Sub County in Kotido district have met with the community and local leaders of Orom Sub County in Kitgum district to devise ways of peaceful coexistence between the 2 sub counties.

Kacheri sub county LC 5 councilor Lochu John Bosco says the meeting was held over the weekend in Orom Sub County, facilitated by GIZ so that the community in Orom can allow those in Kacheri to graze their animals in the areas of their sub-county.

This follows resolutions of barring the Karimojong from grazing their animals in Orom sub-county by the local leaders following numerous raids staged by raiders in the area.

According to Lochu, their counterparts and residents in Orom were receptive towards the proposals by the Kacheri team and are looking forward to peaceful coexistence.

To this, there is a yet to be scheduled visit from the Orom sub county team to Napeikar to communicate what is expected from those who will be interested to graze their animals in Orom sub county.

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Meanwhile, Johnson Acellam Toodera the Orom sub county LC 3 chairperson welcomed the initiative saying the exchange visits and its intentions will bring about peace and security in Orom sub county.

Toodera says the next visit will draw those from Lobanya, Lotanyat and Lopor camps that engage in the raids will also share with them other fruitful ventures they can engage in rather than raiding.

He adds that the full reconciliation ceremony between the two communities will take shape after their Karimojong counterparts agree to adhere to their guidelines.v