Oyo State Governor , Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday led four norther governors to meet with the leaders of Yoruba and Hausa at the crisis ridden Sasa Market in Ibadan.
The governors includes: Kebbi State Governor , Abubakar Atiku Bagudu ; Kano State Governor , Abdulahi Ganduje ; Zamfara State Governor , Bello Matawalle; and Niger State Governor , Abubakar Sanni .
Governor Makinde while addressing traders after meeting with the Serikin and Baale of SASA said the market will remain closed untill nomalcy returns to the area.
“There is nothing we can do in an atmosphere of unrest and disharmony when you are all ready to cooperate , you will come to me. We have agreed that there won’t be any more bloodshed here , you will come to me and then I will reopen the market
Recalled that Shasha market was last Friday when Yoruba and Hausa communities clashed which resulted into the death of some residents, destruction of properties , and displacement of people in the area
He maintained that The northern governors just finished a meeting with the Seriki of Shasha and the Baale of Shasha . As a government you trust and elected into office , please trust our judgement to watch out for you and ensure that we co -exist peacefully .”
Speaking on behalf of the northern delegation , Kebbi State governor said his Oyo State counterpart has shown leadership to restore normalcy in the area.
Bagudu , who condemned the “ spontaneous attacks” , said , “The market has been closed down and there are many people whose livelihood are being affected.
He however promised that the Nigeria Governors ’ Forum will also support Governor Makine to ensure that those who have lost their livelihood are supported in this trying period . ”
