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.
Yahaya Seriki Gambari Rihanat Ajia AbdulRaheem Ahmad Shayi Ojuekun Sarumi Raliat Islamic Foundation Ogbondoroko Adesoye College Adam Abdullahi Al-Ilory Onilu Societe Generale Bank Of Nigeria Chief Of Staff Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs Islamiya Abdulraheem Garba Dogo Abubakar Baba Lukman Adeloyin Onilorin Of Ilorin Kwara Pdp Muslim Stakeholders Of Kwara State Okin Malt Binta Abubakar Mora SAPZ Project CCB Sadiq Buhari Femi Agbaje Mary Arinde Ahmad Ali Abdulsalam A. Yusuf Centre For Peace And Strategic Studies Ijakadi Micheal Imoudu Samuel Elizabeth Keatswa Kawu Salami Adekunle Ike Ekweremadu Alapado Garment Factory Tanke Road IFK Shade Omoniyi Omoniyi M. Ayinla Durosinlohun Atiku Oye Tinuoye Rice Farmers Association Of Nigeria Towoju Awili Pedro Buari Edun Funmilayo Mohammed Olumide Daniel Ibitoye SSUCOEN Ibrahim Bio Yakub Lai Gobir Dumagi Sa\'adu Salau Alaiye Mahee Abdulkadir Baboko Primary School Florence Saraki Ilesha-Baruba-Gwanara Ajayi Okasanmi Olayinka Oladapo Jogunola Isaac Aderemi Kolawole Aso-ofi All Peoples Party Afolayan Alapansapa Sheikh Hamzat Yusuf Ariyibi Flights To Ilorin Agor Market Sebastine Obasi Y.A. Abdulkareem Valsolar Consultoria Dan Iya Of Ilorin Kwara South Millennium Development Goals Khairat Gwadabe Yahaya Muhammad

