Two major tribes in Muglamp Local Level Government (LLG) of Dei District in the Western Highlands province, have reconciled and established peace through a traditional compensation ceremony held on Saturday.

The peace program between Kombolga tribe and Minimbi tribe took place at Ripi village in Muglamp LLG, following a conflict that erupted earlier this year after the death of a Minimbi man.

This recent ceremony follows a recently signed ceasefire agreement between the two factions, signaling a mutual desire to end hostilities.

This significant event was witnessed by Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa, Member for Dei Desmond Paul Kipa, former Dei MP Wesley Nukundi, and Mt Hagen Police Station Commander Steven Philipo.

Also, in attendance were members of the local peace and good order committee, prominent community leaders, and residents from surrounding areas in Dei and neighboring districts.

During the ceremony, the Kombolga tribe presented K150, 000 cash, 90 pigs and 5 cows to the relatives of late Noki Kambi of Minimbi tribe who was killed in Mt Hagen City back in February.

Leaders of the Kombolga Tribe offered a formal apology for the offense committed against the Minimbi tribe, openly asking for forgiveness from both God and the grieving family members.

Meanwhile, leaders present for the occasion strongly urged local leaders, youths, and members of both tribes to refrain from words, actions, habits, and behavior that would reignite problems in the community.

The compensation ceremony concluded peacefully with immediate family members of the deceased and those responsible for the conflict reconciling openly with hugs and tears.

The peace ceremony is significant for Muglamp LLG, Dei District, and Western Highlands province as a whole as it puts to rest a conflict between Kombolga tribe that makes up seven council wards and Minimbi tribe that has nine council wards.