The Kaekin Kandawalin Tribe of the Palinau Alliance has paid K168,000 in cash and 160 live pigs in customary compensation to the Sau Lungipin Tribe, fulfilling its peace agreement and strengthening reconciliation efforts in the Middle Lai and entire Enga Province.
The tribal fight which saw over 60 men killed in a day, drawing national and global outrage. The other tribes comprising of Palinau and Yopo Alliances will also honour their bid of the peace treaty.
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Enga Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Daniel Yangen, commended the tribe for honoring its customary obligations under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed to end hostilities and restore lasting peace.
Mr. Yangen described the compensation payment as a demonstration of leadership, respect for customary obligations and commitment to peaceful coexistence.
“This is the way forward for everlasting peace and restoration. When tribes honour their MOU and meet their customary obligations, we restore trust, we restore families, and we restore development,” Mr. Yangen said in a statement.
He said the payment marked a major milestone in the peace process and set a positive example for other tribes involved in conflicts across Enga.
Mr. Yangen also called on both tribes to maintain the ceasefire, respect the MOU and work closely with police, community leaders, churches and the Provincial Government to sustain peace.
“Peace must be protected. Police will continue to support all genuine peace and reconciliation efforts in Enga,” he said.