No clash between Fulani and Ajase-Ipo people — Kwara Governor
The Kwara governor, Abdurahman Abdulrazaq has clarified that there was no clash between the people of Ajase-Ipo town in Irepodun Local Government of the state and Fulani in the area.
Abdulrazaq said those engaged in a clash with the Fulani were members of a group who were travelling through the area from a neighbouring state.
In a press release signed by his press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye on Tuesday, the governor said a government committee would look into how to prevent such crisis in the future.
It would be recalled that the clash occurred on Aug. 12, along the Ajase-Ipo – Ilorin road opposite the Fulani cattle market, popularly known as “Kara”.
Abdulrazaq said another step to be taken was the creation of road setbacks for markets like the Kara in Ajase-Ipo which are so close to the highway.
“Again, I appeal to all persons involved to shun blame games and anything that may trigger violence,” he said.
The Governor had gone to the town on Saturday to inspect the Kara market and visit the palace of the traditional ruler, Olupo of Ajase-Ipo.
At the palace, he met with different community leaders and commiserated with those affected.
AbdulRazaq urged citizens to avoid resorting to violence for whatever reasons.
He commended the Olupo, Oba Ismail Alebiosu and the security agencies for acting swiftly to prevent the escalation of the crisis.
“There is really no reason to continue to point fingers.
“What happened was regrettable and we sincerely commiserate with families who lost their loved ones and properties.
“The violence was needless. We also in the name of God do not need a cycle of violence. I appeal to everyone to let go and avoid further violence,” Abdulrazaq said in the statement.
NAN
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Afonja Descendants Union QuickWin Saliu Shola Taofeek Saba Mamman Daniel Oyun ASMAU PLAZA Abdulrazaq Magaji Elerin Of Erin-Ile Christopher Ayeni Egbewole Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Kwara 2019 Iyiola Oyedepo Jalala Ahman Patigi Harmony Holdings Mohammed Khadijat Kubura Ubandoma Of Ilorin Sanusi Abubakar V.O. Abioye Omu Aran Bolakale Saka ANCOPPS Aliyu Muhammad Saifudeen Oladipo Akanmu Tolani Saudat Abdulbaqi Abdulkadir Orire Saheed Akinwumi Amada Jidda Rotimi Samuel Olujide Oja-Oba Paul Olawoore Bola Sagaya Ajidagba Kwara Poly Prince Sunday Fagbemi Tanke Road Adisa Logun Eleyele Baba Adini Of Kwara State Raliat Islamic Foundation Fatimah Abdulkadir Lanre Jimoh Abdulkadir Bolakale Sakariyah JAAC Tafida Of Kaiama Niyi Ogundiran Ilorin Innovation Hub Kehinde Baale MMWG Isa Aremu Peter Obi Joshua Adeyemi Adimula Abdulmutalib Shittu Abubakar Usman Jos Suwa-Arabs All Confederation Of Principals Of Secondary Schools Ilorin South Ibrahim Akaje Kwara State Governor Olabode George Towoju NULGE Folorunsho Erubu Afetu Of Alabe Falokun-Oja Just Event Online Akom Construction And Engineering Synergy Ltd Aliyu Kora Sabi Abdulkarim Adisa Saduki Lafiagi Aisha Ahman Pategi Eghe Igbinehin Ahmed Bayero Alaiye Ballah Abraysports FC Transition Implementation Committee

