Kwara state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has disclosed that his administration would create a setback for markets like the Kara in Ajase-Ipo which are so close to the highway.
This is coming after the governor paid a visit to Kara-market, in Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun, LGA, where some cattle traders and passersby inside a vehicle clashed at the last week Friday and led to the death of four people.
Kara-market is a periodical market, situated along Ajase-Ipo/Ilorin expressway. The market used to host a large number of participants on any market day with traders mostly seen on the roadside with little space for vehicular movement.
Disclosing government plan to prevent the reoccurence of such incident, the Chief Press secryetary to the Kwara state governor, Rafiu Ajakaye said the governor had gone to the town on Saturday to inspect the market and visit the palace of the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo where he met with different community leaders and commiserated with those affected.
He urged citizens to avoid resorting to violence for whatever reasons.
AbdulRazaq commended the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo Oba Ismail Yahya Alebiosu and the security agencies for acting swiftly to curb escalation of the crisis.
“There is really no reason to continue to point fingers. What happened was regrettable and we sincerely commiserate with families who lost their loved ones and properties. The violence was needless. We also in the name of God do not need a cycle of violence; I appeal to everyone to let go and avoid further violence,” the Governor said in a statement.
“Going forward, a government committee will look into how to prevent such crisis in the future, including creating a setback for markets like the Kara in Ajase-Ipo which are so close to the highway. Again, I appeal to all persons involved to shun blame games and anything that may trigger violence.”
