Ojoo Crisis: Makinde's Aide Appeals for Peaceful Coexistence Between Hausa and Yoruba Communities -

…Urges residents to channel grievances through community leaders, security agencies to prevent violence

The Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Arewa Community Affairs, Alhaji Ahmed Muritala Musa, has appealed to residents of Ojoo in Akinyele Local Government Area of the state to embrace peace and avoid taking the law into their own hands following the recent crisis in the area.

Musa disclosed that he visited the Sabo area of Ojoo, where he met with the Head of the Hausa Community and other residents to assess the situation and promote reconciliation among all parties involved.

According to him, he also visited the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at the Ojoo Police Station and expressed optimism that, with the intervention of community leaders and security agencies, the area would not witness any further violence.

The governor’s aide explained that the crisis reportedly stemmed from a business transaction involving a ₦500 recharge card that was allegedly altered to ₦5,000, alongside a fake bank alert of ₦8,000, which subsequently triggered tension in the community.

He noted that the Hausa and Yoruba communities in Ojoo have coexisted peacefully for many years and should not allow an isolated incident to undermine their long-standing relationship.

He urged residents to always report grievances to community leaders or security agencies rather than resorting to self-help.

Musa commended the efforts of the Nigeria Police, the military and the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, for their prompt intervention in the crisis.

He also appreciated Governor Seyi Makinde for his commitment to maintaining peace and preventing ethnic conflicts in Oyo State, while urging the Hausa community to continue to live harmoniously with their Yoruba hosts for sustained peace and development.