The third division commander Maj.Gen. Don Nabasa has urged the Jie and Dodoth communities to consider forming a peaceful alliance in efforts to combat cattle raids and ease tension in Karamoja.

Nabasa was over the weekend speaking at an inter-district community meeting held at Moruitit village, Sidok sub-county in Kaabong district.

He observed that the sub-region continues to witness relative peace with adherence to the existing presidential amnesty window.

The inter-district security meeting was prompted by accusations and counter-accusations between the Jie and Dodoth.

According to a press release, the third division commander also revealed that the Turkana pastoralists factor is being addressed to maintain peace along the Uganda-Kenya borderline.

The meeting attracted participants including RDCs, District chairpersons, senior security officers from the UPDF and police, district councilors elders and community members.