The Oyo State Government has appealed for calm following the tension that erupted in the Ojoo area of Ibadan this morning after the killing of a commercial tricycle rider on Tuesday night.
The incident reportedly heightened tension between some Yoruba and Hausa residents, prompting the deployment of security operatives to restore law and order.
Deputy Governor, Chief Bayo Lawal, who visited the scene on behalf of Governor Seyi Makinde, urged residents to remain peaceful and allow security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident while the state government takes appropriate action, assuring that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
The deputy governor also disclosed that two people have been confirmed dead in the said fracas.
Eyewitness accounts revealed that the atmosphere was tense in the early hours of today, noting that the prompt intervention of security personnel helped to prevent further escalation.
Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman, Akinyele Local Government, Akinwole Akinleye has assured the people that the government is working closely with security agencies to ensure the safety of lives and property around the area, appealing against reprisals or spread of unverified information to prevent further unrest.
Recall that there was a tension this morning in the Ojo area of Ibadan, following a violent disturbance that prompted the deployment of security operatives to restore normalcy and prevent further breakdown of law and order.
The unrest, according to reports, was triggered by the alleged killing of a Yoruba tricycle mechanic, who was stabbed to death during an overnight altercation involving suspected Hausa scrap collectors.
