Date: 2018-02-22

Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has called on the people of offa and Ijagbo communities to maintain peace and not take the laws into their hands.

A clash broke out on Wednesday between the two communities over land ownership.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, Ahmed warned that "government will not allow any breach of peace, harmony and tranquility under any guise in the state".

He further directed the security agencies to arrest and bring the perpetrators to justice and restore law and order in the communities.

The governor assured the people of the state that his administration would continue to prioritise the protection of lives and property for economic growth and overall development.

He also informed residents in the area that the security agencies are fully in charge of the situation and urged them to go about their lawful businesses without fear.