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SPECIAL REPORT: How Yoruba shielded Hausa and Hausa protected Yoruba during Sasha violence
A week after the Sasha Market riot in Ibadan, victims count their losses 8 min read
Aliyu Adamu’s house was one of the many properties burnt in the Sasha Market riot in Ibadan. Three days later, he mustered the courage to check what remained of the duplex.
Accompanied by a PREMIUM TIMES reporter, Mr Adamu suddenly stopped at the gate, his lips quivering. Then he took two steps back and fainted.
“Water! Water!! Water!!!” neighbours screamed in commotion. After receiving first aid treatment, Mr Adamu was helped to a nearby hospital.
Eight mischief-makers must leave Shasha Traditional ruler
Kayode Oyero
Akinade Ajani, Baale of Shasha community in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has fingered eight persons as mischief-makers in the community.
The traditional ruler, who spoke with
The PUNCH on Tuesday, said peace and calm have started returning to the once crisis-ridden community.
The Yoruba and Hausa communities had clashed in a popular market in the area last Friday resulting in the death of some residents, destruction of properties, and displacement of people in the area.
Consequently, the state governor, Seyi Makinde, ordered the closure of the market and enjoined the warring factions to sheathe their swords and embrace peace and dialogue.