Oyo State Governor , Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday , listed conditions to reopen the crisis – torn Shasha market in Ibadan , the state capital .
Makinde made this known when he led some northern governors to the leaders of the Yoruba and Hausa communities in the market today .
The governors are Kebbi State Governor , Abubakar Atiku Bagudu ; Kano State Governor , Abdulahi Ganduje ; Zamfara State Governor , Bello Matawalle; and Niger State Governor , Abubakar Sanni .
The Shasha market has been shut since last Friday when Yoruba and Hausa communities clashed reportedly resulting in the death of some residents, destruction of properties , and displacement of people in the area .
Addressing the market men and women , Makinde said , “ They ( 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 .
“ There is nothing we can do in an atmosphere of unrest and disharmony . Those who go to Iroko to continue trading , I will lock up the place.
“ When you are all ready to cooperate , you will come to me. When you have agreed that there won ’ t be any more bloodshed here , you will come to me and then I will reopen the market . I beg you . We won’ t lose any more lives . ”
Also , addressing the traders 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. The Nigeria Governors ’ Forum will also support him (Makinde) to ensure that those who have lost their livelihood are supported in this trying period . ”
