The Western Sumi Hoho (WSH), Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH) and Western Sumi Youth Front (WSYF) have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the NSCN/GPRN-K (Khango-Vusshe) group over the alleged assault and abduction of AtoKukau (village chief) Kiyeto Zhimomi of Vikuho village, Kuhuboto.
The ultimatum follows a joint emergency meeting of the three Western Sumi frontal organisations, which described the incident as “unacceptable” and a serious violation of community norms.
In a joint statement, the organisations demanded an unconditional apology addressed specifically to the Western Sumi Kukami and to the Sumi community at large, to be released through mainstream print and digital media.
They further demanded the immediate surrender and arrest of all perpetrators involved in the incident to law enforcement agencies.
The statement also called for the retraction of a claim suggesting that the WSKH, WSYF and KGKK had mediated negotiations between the parties, stating that the claim was baseless and intended to misinform the public.
Additionally, the organisations demanded the shifting of the ceasefire monitoring cell from Thilixu village, citing violation of ceasefire ground rules.
The joint bodies warned that failure to comply with the demands within 48 hours from the time of the notice would compel the Western Sumi community to declare “total non-cooperation” against the NSCN/GPRN-K (Khango-Vusshe) group across all Western Sumi–inhabited areas.
The ultimatum was jointly issued by Vikato K Achumi, president, WSH; Khehovi Chophy, president, WSKH; and Atokiho Sumi, president, WSYF.