Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on
Iloffa and Odo Owa communities in Oke-Ero local government area of Kwara State
following outbreak of hostilities.
The communal clash, which
occurred last Thursday, allegedly claimed four lives.
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| Gov. Ahamed |
The bloody fracas was said have been caused by a disagreement
over who has the right to first sell yams harvested from the farm of the traditional
rulers of the two communities.
The clash was the second in two years between the two
communities.
The two communities, it was gathered, have a common market
located to serve as border between them.
One of those reportedly killed was a young graduate who escorted
his wife to the market.
Several houses were also razed during the clash while many
residents fled the area into neighbouring communities.
Ahmed imposed the curfew on both communities between 6pm and 6am
immediately.
Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, in a
statement barred all human and vehicular traffics in Iloffa and Odo-Owa during
the curfew.
The government also ordered suspension of any activities related to the
yam festival in Oke Ero Local Government Area.
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